Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Maitonaama throws a hook but Benoit avoids it easily.
We've been told by Benoit's head coaches at Copes that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benoit moves out of range as Maitonaama strikes.
Benoit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benoit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Maitonaama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Benoit manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Maitonaama keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Maitonaama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benoit's efforts to push away.
Benoit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Maitonaama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maitonaama missing with knees to the body.
Benoit has had enough of the clinch but Maitonaama keeps him there for the moment.
Benoit is trying to break free.
Benoit stops a takedown attempt from Maitonaama. #BC#
Benoit manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Maitonaama darts in and clinches Benoit up against the cage.#BC#
Benoit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benoit walks into a left hand.
Benoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Maitonaama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Benoit breaks from the clinch.
Benoit takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Maitonaama misses the shot to the body.
Maitonaama slips under a jab.
Maitonaama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Benoit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maitonaama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benoits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Maitonaama thuds a left hand into Benoit's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Maitonaama catches Benoit right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Maitonaama gets a clinch.
Maitonaama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benoit.
Maitonaama misses with the head strike.
Benoit tries to circle away but Maitonaama has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Benoit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benoit misses with the combination.
Maitonaama just misses with a punch to the body.
Maitonaama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benoit misses with a looping right.#T3##CL2#
Maitonaama forces Benoit back against the cage and clinches.
Maitonaama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maitonaama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maitonaama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maitonaama has a couple of punches blocked by Benoit. #BC#
Benoit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maitonaama moves out of range of the body kick.
Maitonaama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maitonaama looks to clinch
and Benoit counters with a thumping low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Maitonaama as he connects with a hook.
Benoit throws a head kick but Maitonaama moves out of range.
Maitonaama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Maitonaama saw that one coming.
Maitonaama connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Benoit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.
An attempted straight right counter from Benoit misses the target.
Maitonaama clobbers Benoit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benoit throws a body shot but no joy.
Maitonaama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maitonaama lands a nice hook to Benoit's body. Benoit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maitonaama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Maitonaama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benoit doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Benoit. No joy for Maitonaama on that attempt.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslak Maitonaama.
Maitonaama slips a jab and a cross from Benoit.
A slow jab from Maitonaama misses its intended target.
Benoit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit throws the left hand but Maitonaama avoids the punch easily.
Maitonaama scores with a punch to the head.
Benoit lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Maitonaama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Benoit moves forwards but Maitonaama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maitonaama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maitonaama throws a lazy uppercut
and Benoit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benoit slips a straight right by Maitonaama.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benoit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maitonaama tests Benoit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maitonaama throws a hook to the side of Benoit's head but Benoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maitonaama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maitonaama swings widly with a right hand
and Benoit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maitonaama closes the distance and clinches up with Benoit, looking for a takedown. Maitonaama pushes Benoit against the cage but Benoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Maitonaama misses.
Benoit throws a lazy right hand but Maitonaama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maitonaama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Maitonaama slips a jab and a cross from Benoit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maitonaama shoots in but Benoit avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Benoit staying out of range there.
Maitonaama catches Benoit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maitonaama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Maitonaama moves into the clinch.
Maitonaama can't get the takedown.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslak Maitonaama.
Maitonaama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maitonaama throws a punch but it's blocked by Benoit.
Maitonaama looking for a takedown.
Maitonaama working aggressively here.
Maitonaama misses with a punch on the inside.
Maitonaama fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Benoit manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Maitonaama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benoits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benoit slips a jab from Maitonaama.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maitonaama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benoit.
Maitonaama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maitonaama misses with an uppercut. Benoit saw that one coming.#CL2#
Maitonaama instigates a clinch. #BC#
Benoit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benoit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Maitonaama clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Benoit breaks the clinch.
Maitonaama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maitonaama misses with a hook.
Benoit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maitonaama just manages to avoid it.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maitonaama shoots in looking for a takedown but Benoit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maitonaama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Maitonaama tries to bum rush Benoit with a series of wild strikes but Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benoit blocks a jab.
Maitonaama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maitonaama connects with a body shot.
Maitonaama just misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit ducks right into an uppercut from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maitonaama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maitonaama misses with a right hand
and Benoit counters with a three punch combo that has Maitonaama backing up. Maitonaama nods at Benoit to acknowledge the strikes.
Benoit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maitonaamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maitonaama.
A lazy left from Maitonaama finds it's target.#CL2#
Maitonaama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Maitonaama misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Benoit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama lands with a shot to the body.
Maitonaama throws a lazy right hand but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maitonaama connects with a nice looking jab.
Maitonaama misses with a left hand
and Benoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maitonaama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit looks to land a combination but Maitonaama avoids it well.
Maitonaama throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maitonaama to counter with a crisp jab.
Maitonaama throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it.
Maitonaama misses the body punch
and Benoit counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Maitonaama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Maitonaama takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from Maitonaama lands.
Maitonaama looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Maitonaama lands with a cross.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maitonaama.
Good standup being displayed there by Maitonaama as he connects with a hook.
Maitonaama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maitonaama misses with a looping right.
Maitonaama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benoit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maitonaama lands a jab to Benoit's midsection.
Benoit moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama checks a leg kick.
Maitonaama thuds a left hand into Benoit's body.
Maitonaama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maitonaama throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range. #T1#
Benoit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maitonaama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benoit.
Maitonaama swinging wildly here.
Benoit swings for the body but Maitonaama moves out of range.
Benoit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benoit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benoit slips a straight right by Maitonaama.#TD2#
Maitonaama shoots in and gets a takedown into Benoit's guard.

Benoit has his feet on Maitonaama's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maitonaama throws out the jab.
Maitonaama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Maitonaama defending well as Benoit loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Maitonaama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benoit slips a jab from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama clobbers Benoit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maitonaama catches Benoit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maitonaama swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
Maitonaama lands a nice shot that snaps Benoit's head back.
Maitonaama lunges at Benoit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benoit's hand.
Maitonaama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benoit counters with a nice leg kick.
Maitonaama throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Good work by Maitonaama as he checks the leg kick.
Maitonaama misses with a left hand
and Benoit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benoit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maitonaama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maitonaama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Benoit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maitonaama back to the cage. Benoit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maitonaama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benoit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maitonaama misses with a double jab.
Maitonaama throws a shot from downtown. Benoit moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Benoit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benoit slips under a jab from Maitonaama.
Benoit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Benoit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maitonaama.
Benoit throws a sloppy head kick and Maitonaama moves out of range easily.
Benoit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maitonaama fails with the takedown.
Maitonaama takes one to the chin there.
Christ Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Maitonaama scores with a hook to the body. Benoit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maitonaama misses with a takedown attempt - Benoit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benoit walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maitonaama misses with a left hand
and Benoit counters with an inside leg kick.
Maitonaama swinging wildly here.
Maitonaama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maitonaama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benoit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maitonaama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benoit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aslak Maitonaama.
I've got Maitonaama 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Maitonaama!
Aslak Maitonaama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HZN 3 Lancaster v Tenryu
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Benoit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benoit.
St. Clair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
St. Clair has Benoit up against the cage in a clinch.
St. Clair tries a body shot but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit stalling the fight.
Benoit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benoit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St. Clair or not.
Benoit blocks a body shot from St. Clair.
St. Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Benoit on the inside.
St. Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benoit misses with a punch on the inside.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but St. Clair avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage. #BC2#
Benoit breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benoit.
A low kick from Benoit misses
and St. Clair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
St. Clair has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit misses with a looping left.
Benoit lands a nice looking body kick.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Benoit throws a hook but St. Clair blocks it.
A quick step to the side and St. Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and St. Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benoit. St. Clair shrugs it off though.
Benoit lands a right hook to the body.
Benoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St. Clair looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St. Clair tries to clinch up but Benoit circles away and keeps his distance.
Benoit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benoit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps St. Clair's head backwards.
Benoit looks to land a body kick but St. Clair moved away.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
Benoit checks a leg kick.
Benoit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Clair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St. Clair bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benoit's head backwards.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Clair on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benoit misses the shot to the body.
St. Clair moves away from the strike by Benoit.
St. Clair connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benoit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
St. Clair wants to slow Benoit down by chopping away at his legs.
Benoit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit lands with a hook. St. Clair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
St. Clair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benoit.
Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St. Clair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St. Clair shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benoit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benoit misses with a body kick.
St. Clair is looking to counter with head kicks.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Clair.
A nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
St. Clair misses the jab.
Benoit lands with a cross.
Benoit looks to land a combination but St. Clair avoids it well.
Benoit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! St. Clair had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Benoit avoids a kick to the body.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but St. Clair is out of range and Benoit settles back down.
St. Clair throws a low kick but Benoit moves out of range easily.
Benoit throws a body punch but St. Clair moves out of range.
St. Clair avoids a punch combination nicely.
St. Clair throws a good cross that connects.
Benoit lands with a hook. St. Clair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benoit misses with a hook. St. Clair ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Benoit misses the jab.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St. Clair tries to clinch there but Benoit circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for St. Clair. That snapped Benoit's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St. Clair tried to score with a low kick but Benoit checks it.
Despite the aggression on Benoit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Benoit blocks the leg kick.
Benoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benoit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
St. Clair lands a big right hand that sends Benoit crashing to the mat! St. Clair stays standing though and waves Benoit back to his feet!#ROC#Benoit is rocked!
St. Clair moves out of range as Benoit strikes.
Benoit is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Clair finish him?
Benoit glances at the clock... BAM! St. Clair nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Benoit crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Benoit is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raleigh St. Clair!
Raleigh St. Clair thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 189: Andrei v Hagger 3
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Miranda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Benoit throws a shot from downtown. Miranda moves away and avoids it.
Miranda looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Miranda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benoit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miranda with a hook.
Benoit with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Miranda throws out a powerful jab.
Benoit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miranda lands a really nice looking cross but Benoit seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Miranda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benoit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miranda on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miranda.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Benoit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benoit blocks a jab.#T1#
A jab from Benoit misses.
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Miranda.
Miranda lands with a hook. Benoit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benoit throws a right and a left that Miranda avoids nicely.
Benoit misses with a hook to the body
and Miranda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miranda.
Benoit throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Miranda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Miranda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benoit throws out the jab.
Miranda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benoit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Miranda connects with a crisp jab.
Miranda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benoit.
Benoit tries to bum rush Miranda with a series of wild strikes but Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benoit throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Benoit shakes him off and moves away.
We've been told by Benoit's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda with a jab.
Miranda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miranda.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Miranda saw that one coming.
Benoit tries to score with a low kick but Miranda moves his leg out of the way.
Miranda with the counter takedown but Benoit avoids it easily.
Miranda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miranda.
Miranda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Miranda scores with a decent looking hook.
Benoit takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Benoit is rocked!
Miranda slips a jab from Benoit.
And Miranda tries to counter it with a takedown but Benoit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oh Benoit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miranda circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Benoit to the canvas! Benoit doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Miranda keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!
Bruno Miranda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2023

#R1#
Lake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Cole Lake has been cut.#CL2#
Lake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benoit struggles to land a body shot inside as Lake controls his hands.
Lake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benoit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lake moves away.
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Lake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benoit scores with a jab. Lake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lake misses with a wild combination.
And Benoit counters with a quick kick to the body but Lake blocks it.
Lake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lake misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Benoit. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit avoids the body shot from Lake. #CL2#
Benoit tries to keep at a distance but Lake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lake takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Benoit on the inside.
Lake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benoit after a bit of a struggle.
Benoit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lakes head.
Benoit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Lake.
Lake is trying to drag Benoit to the mat but Benoit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lake is trying to drag Benoit to the mat but Benoit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benoit is defending well.
Benoit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benoit.
Lake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benoit after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Benoit lands a body punch.
A short left from Benoit.
Lake goes for a takedown attempt but Benoit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lake looks winded!
Lake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benoit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lake thinking.
Benoit lands the left hand.
Lake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lake drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Benoit swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lake's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christ Benoit!
An out of breath Christ Benoit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Benoit's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benoit is looking to land body kicks.
Graham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benoit.
Good work by Graham as he checks the leg kick.
Graham moves away from the strike by Benoit.
Graham throws a head kick that Benoit semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Christ Benoit has been cut.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graham manages to avoid it.
Benoit throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throws a hook but Graham avoids it easily.
Graham lands a head kick! #ROC2#Benoit is rocked!
Graham feints a jab and as Benoit dips his head, Graham unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Benoit right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Benoit falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Graham smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Randy Graham!
A very excited looking Randy Graham made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SPFT #5
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Bezerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Bezerra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
Benoit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benoit lands with a right hand.
Benoit looks for the body kick but Bezerra saw that one coming.
Bezerra is looking to counter punch.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Bezerra finds it's target.#KD2#
Benoit lands a big uppercut and Bezerra crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bezerra looks OK. Benoit waves Bezerra back to his feet!#ROC2#Bezerra is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Bezerra slips the punch.
Oh Bezerra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Bezerra moved out of range.
Bezerra seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Benoit misses.
Benoit throws a leg kick but Bezerra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bezerra shoots for a takedown but Benoit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bezerra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bezerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Benoit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bezerra avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bezerra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Benoit misses.
It looked like Bezerra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benoit.
Bezerra scores with a jab.
Bezerra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Bezerra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bezerra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benoit trying to hold on to Bezerra's head to control him but Bezerra postures up. #SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura but Benoit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bezerra to get the leverage.
Benoit is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezerra trying to control from half guard but Benoit is working away. #T2#
Bezerra trying to control the pace.
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
Bezerra is pressing down on Benoit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benoit is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bezerra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benoit is just riding it out for now. Bezerra eventually gives up the hold.
Benoit trying to hold on to Bezerra's head to control him but Bezerra postures up. #T3#
Benoit is positioning himself well to prevent Bezerra advancing to mount.
Bezerra trying to control from half guard but Benoit is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bezerra is thwarting Benoit's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bezerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benoit is fending him off so far but Bezerra persists. Nope, Benoit circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bezerra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benoit was covering up waiting for the punch and Bezerra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bezerra chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Benoit pulls Bezerra in close to prevent any damage.
Benoit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bezerra throwing strikes but missing.
Bezerra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bezerra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bezerra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra is in close to Benoit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benoit misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bezerra counter with a right hand.
Bezerra digs a good hook to Benoit's body.
Bezerra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bezerra.#ROC#Benoit is rocked!
BOOM! Bezerra lands a beautiful left hook that drops Benoit. Benoit tries to recover but Bezerra is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Benoit lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Bezerra!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Bezerra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 504
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Ferreira-Alves finds it's way through Benoit's defenses.
A shot to the body from Ferreira-Alves misses
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Ferreira-Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferreira-Alves tries to avoid it.
Benoit connects with an inside leg kick.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
A shot to the body from Ferreira-Alves misses
and Benoit counters with an outside leg kick.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Benoit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benoit rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
A big right from Benoit misses.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit is looking to land body kicks.
Benoit tries a low kick but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Ferreira-Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Benoit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Ferreira-Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benoit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira-Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferreira-Alves.#T2#
Benoit looks to land a left hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferreira-Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
Benoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves avoided it.
Ferreira-Alves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit wants to land a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves is out of range.
Ferreira-Alves with a nice cross.
Ferreira-Alves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a good body shot.
Benoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferreira-Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benoit on the side of the head.
Benoit feints a jab promting Ferreira-Alves to slip. Benoit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferreira-Alves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch
and Benoit counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves misses the jab.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benoit lands with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Benoit.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to Benoit's midsection.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira-Alves. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ferreira-Alves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice hook to Benoit's body. Benoit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Benoit scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Benoit misses.
Ferreira-Alves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves. #TD2#
Ferreira-Alves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Benoit from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves'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.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Benoit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benoit tries a low kick but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot
enabling Benoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferreira-Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benoit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves with a hook.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves postures up in Benoit's guard and throws a big left but Benoit blocks it. #SUB#
Benoit has his foot on Ferreira-Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferreira-Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ferreira-Alves is now in half guard.
My spies in Rage Training inform me that Ferreira-Alves has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ferreira-Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Benoit dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves throwing shots but Benoit is blocking nicely.
Benoit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benoit is looking for a sweep. Ferreira-Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Benoit's head.
Benoit is controlling Ferreira-Alves's trapped leg to prevent Ferreira-Alves from advancing to side control.
Ferreira-Alves wants to free his trapped foot but Benoit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferreira-Alves keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benoit being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Ferreira-Alves stays in close to Benoit's body and controls the position.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benoit keeping full guard, as Ferreira-Alves tries to pass. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Benoit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreira-Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira-Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benoit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira-Alves content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ferreira-Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira-Alves, as that shot connected.
Benoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benoit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benoit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves with a nice calf kick.
Ferreira-Alves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benoit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benoit but Benoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benoit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benoit but Benoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreira-Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benoit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves is out of range and Benoit settles back down.
Ferreira-Alves feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Ferreira-Alves.
Benoit throws out a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and Benoit only half commits.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Benoit throws a low kick, looking for Ferreira-Alves's leg but Ferreira-Alves calmly moves out of range.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Benoit tries to work over Ferreira-Alves's front leg with a kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Ferreira-Alves tries to counter it with a takedown but Benoit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benoit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Benoit.
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benoit defends it well.
Ferreira-Alves lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benoit.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the body
and Benoit counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a jab to the body
and Benoit counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Benoit.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira-Alves. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Benoit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 throws a hook but Ferreira-Alves avoids it easily.
Benoit moves away from the strike by Ferreira-Alves.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferreira-Alves throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Benoit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into Benoit's guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Benoit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christ Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira-Alves manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ferreira-Alves working a defensive guard here.
Benoit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benoit postures up in Ferreira-Alves's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.
Benoit postures up in Ferreira-Alves's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.
Benoit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benoit trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.
Benoit is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira-Alves has wrist control.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferreira-Alves lands in his opponent's guard.
Benoit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Benoit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferreira-Alves is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira-Alves 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Benoit scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.
Kneereaper misses with a takedown
and Benoit counters with a nice body kick.
Benoit throws a combination that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a one-two to the body.
Kneereaper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benoit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kneereaper somewhat.
Benoit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Kneereaper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Benoit sneaks out the side door and pushes Kneereaper away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twisty Kneereaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Kneereaper. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisty Kneereaper.#T1#
Kneereaper slips under a jab.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
Kneereaper connects with a leg kick.
Benoit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Benoit. #CL2#
Kneereaper closes the distance and clinches.
Benoit lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benoit.
Benoit tries a body shot but Kneereaper blocks it. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benoit.
Benoit misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Benoit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benoit moves out of range as Kneereaper strikes.
A big left from Benoit misses.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Kneereaper. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Benoit tests Kneereaper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kneereaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benoit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benoit takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Kneereaper moved out of range.#CL2#
Kneereaper closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kneereaper manages to break the clinch.
Benoit lands a slapping body shot.
Kneereaper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benoit throws a body shot but no joy.
Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kneereaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kneereaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Kneereaper avoided it.
Kneereaper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kneereaper throws a sloppy head kick and Benoit moves out of range easily.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Benoit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Kneereaper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kneereaper showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneereaper is looking to advance position but Benoit won't allow it.
Kneereaper prevents Benoit from improving his position.
Kneereaper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benoit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kneereaper throwing shots but Benoit is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kneereaper. #SU2#
Kneereaper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Benoit throws a poor cross that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a left and a right that stings Benoit.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benoit sprawls well. Benoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Benoit is looking to wear down Kneereaper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kneereaper.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Kneereaper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benoit throws a big shot that misses.
Kneereaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisty Kneereaper.#TD2#
Kneereaper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kneereaper is in Benoit's guard.#T1#
Benoit wants to sweep here but Kneereaper controlling him for the moment.
Benoit managing to control the position.
Kneereaper preventing the sweep.
Benoit has Kneereaper pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Kneereaper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kneereaper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Benoit connects with a right hand. Kneereaper shakes it off.
Benoit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick by Kneereaper misses
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Kneereaper dives in for a single leg takedown but Benoit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Kneereaper avoided it.
Kneereaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneereaper can do to turn this around?
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit misses with an uppercut.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneereaper moves away.#T3##CL2#
Kneereaper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benoit, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Benoit won't allow it.
Benoit trying to land knees to the body.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Benoit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kneereaper breaks from the clinch.
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneereaper.
No luck for Kneereaper with that takedown attempt.
Benoit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kneereaper misses with a takedown attempt - Benoit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
A big left from Benoit misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Benoit misses the target.
Kneereaper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kneereaper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Kneereaper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kneereaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kneereaper wants to clinch but Benoit slips to the side
and Benoit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneereaper avoids a wild elbow strike from Benoit.
Kneereaper wants to take the fight to the mat but Benoit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Benoit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benoit throws an elbow but misses.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Benoit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisty Kneereaper.
Kneereaper is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Benoit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benoit throws a lazy right hand but Kneereaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kneereaper with that takedown attempt.
Kneereaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneereaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kneereaper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kneereaper off to one side.
Kneereaper shoots in for a double leg but Benoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kneereaper darts in looking for a takedown but Benoit gets double underhooks and turns Kneereaper into the cage.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a takedown but Benoit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kneereaper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it.
Kneereaper blocks a jab.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneereaper.
Benoit connects with a leg kick.
Benoit throws a right hand that Kneereaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Kneereaper also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Kneereaper misses.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Benoit moves out of range of the body kick from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper misses with a double jab
and Benoit counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Kneereaper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benoit's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kneereaper is working away from the top position though.
Christ Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneereaper trying to control from half guard but Benoit is working away. #T3#
Kneereaper prevents Benoit from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
Kneereaper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benoit leaves Kneereaper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benoit lands a body shot. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the body kick from Benoit.
Kneereaper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benoit lands a right hook to the body.
Kneereaper looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benoit.
Kneereaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benoit misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benoit looks to land a body kick but Kneereaper moved away.
Kneereaper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benoit.
Benoit misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kneereaper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit has his hands clasped together around Kneereaper's back. He's all about the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benoit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christ Benoit!
Christ Benoit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Armstrong off balance momentarily.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Benoit throwing a counter right hand but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benoit counters with a low kick, right behind Armstrong 's knee.
Armstrong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benoit.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
Benoit slips under a jab from Armstrong.
Benoit is looking to counter punch.
Armstrong throws a combination that misses
and Benoit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Armstrong looks winded!
Armstrong misses with a shot to the body
and Benoit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Armstrong's knee momentarily.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benoit circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Benoit.#T1#
Benoit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Armstrong if he has to take too many more of those.
Benoit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Armstrong.#KD#
Benoit lands a big uppercut and Armstrong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Armstrong looks OK. Benoit waves Armstrong back to his feet!#ROC#Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Benoit doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Armstrong crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Armstrong's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christ Benoit!
After winning the bout, Christ Benoit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Grunge 68: Night Goat
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Rahman tries to clinch but Benoit moves away
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Benoit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benoit looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Benoit tries to keep at a distance but Rahman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benoit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Benoit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benoit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benoit scores with a hook to the body.
Benoit prevents a body shot from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit misses with a body punch.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Benoit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rahman will feel that in the morning.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Benoit circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Rahman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benoit circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Benoit scores with a nice strike.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Rahman off balance momentarily.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahman tries to clinch
enabling Benoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Benoit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rahman throws a combination. Benoit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benoit.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Benoit back into the cage.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Benoit.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benoit is defending well for now.
Benoit pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Benoit on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman tries to work over Benoit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benoit.
Benoit has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benoit lands a body shot.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Rahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benoit jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Rahman has managed to clinch.
Benoit lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Benoit.
Benoit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benoit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Benoit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benoit throws a counter high kick but Rahman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Benoit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benoit misses with a body kick.
Benoit sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Benoit avoids it this time.
Good leg kick by Benoit. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benoit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benoit throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
Benoit misses with a hook.
Rahman misses with a body shot
and Benoit counters with an outside leg kick.
Benoit slips a straight right by Rahman.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rahman tries to clinch
and Benoit counters with a nice uppercut.
Benoit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rahman in his tracks.
Benoit stuffs the takedown.
Rahman defending well as Benoit loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahman slips under a jab.
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Benoit connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's time! Benoit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benoit blocks a jab.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Rahman slips the punch.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Benoit shakes him off and moves away.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benoit misses with the combination.
A jab from Rahman does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it.
Rahman tries to clinch but Benoit moves away
and Benoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Rahman drives through and clinches with Benoit against the cage. #T1#
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Benoit avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benoit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benoit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benoit.
Benoit throws an elbow but it misses.
Benoit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benoit lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Benoit avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Benoit working aggressively here.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benoit.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ Benoit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benoit swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman presses Benoit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benoit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Benoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benoit throws an elbow but misses.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Benoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Benoit lands with a right to the head.
Benoit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benoit misses with some punches.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Benoit controls his hands. #BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Benoit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rahman tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benoit lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rahman pushes Benoit up against the cage in a clinch.
Benoit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rahman's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Abdul Rahman's cut even more.
Rahman tries a body shot but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benoit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benoit.
Benoit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Benoit.
Benoit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Rahman is rocked!#BC#
Benoit breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Rahman.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rahman! Benoit dives in looking to finish! Rahman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christ Benoit!
During a confident post fight interview, Christ Benoit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 66: Ted Ed Fred
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Finnegan scores with a jab. Benoit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finnegan misses the jab.
And Benoit responds with a good body kick, but Finnegan manages to step out the way in time.
Benoit avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
A punch lands to the side of Finnegan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
A low kick from Finnegan is predictable there
and Benoit counters with a thumping low kick.
Finnegan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finnegan thows a leg kick but Benoit checks it
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Benoit.
Finnegan motions for Benoit to come forward. Finnegan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Finnegan misses
and Benoit counters with a leg kick.
Finnegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Finnegan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Benoit.
Benoit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Finnegan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finnegan throws a low kick, looking for Benoit's leg but Benoit calmly moves out of range.
Benoit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benoit swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Finnegan counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benoit.
Benoit tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Benoit controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benoit.
Benoit misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benoit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benoit digs a right hand underneath Finnegan's ribcage. Finnegan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finnegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benoit gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benoit.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
Benoit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Benoit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benoit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finnegan tries to land a knee to the head but Benoit blocks with his arms.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Finnegan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benoit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Benoit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benoit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benoit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Benoit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Benoit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Benoit.
Finnegan is breathing heavily.
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benoit lands a left hand.
Benoit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benoit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Finnegan is rocked!#CUT2#Roy Finnegan's cut is getting worse.
Benoit lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Finnegan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benoit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Finnegan with a big uppercut! Finnegan tries to clinch up but Benoit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Finnegan to the mat! Finnegan covers up and Benoit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christ Benoit!
A victorious Christ Benoit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grunge 63: Never Forget
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
Benoit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Liguy scores with a takedown into Benoit's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liguy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liguy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benoit is controlling Liguy's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Benoit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Liguy throwing strikes from guard but Benoit blocks nicely.
Benoit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benoit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liguy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Benoit postures up in Liguy's guard and throws a big left but Liguy blocks it. #SU#
Benoit gets to his feet - Liguy follows without any prompting.
Liguy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liguy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Liguy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benoit avoids it really well and circles away.
Liguy looks for a takedown but Benoit sprawls well.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Liguy.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Liguy off balance momentarily.
Liguy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liguy off to one side.
Liguy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Benoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liguy.
Liguy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benoit circles away.
Benoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liguy looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Benoit. #T3#
Benoit connects with an inside leg kick.
Benoit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liguy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Benoit scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Oleg Liguy has been cut.
Benoit is looking to slow Liguy down with leg kicks.
Crunch! Benoit slams his shin into Liguy's torso.
That kick from Benoit tenderised Liguy's leg. Liguy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liguy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benoit lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit is looking to slow Liguy down with leg kicks.
Benoit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liguy.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benoit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liguy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
A solid body kick from Benoit.
Benoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Liguy in the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benoit.
Liguy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Benoit connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Liguy to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Benoit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christ Benoit!
Christ Benoit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge 57: Hiroshima
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Benoit.
Magaluff shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Magaluff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benoit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit works over Magaluff's head and body with a nice combination.
Magaluff fails with a takedown attempt.
Magaluff with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
Magaluff throws a hook but Benoit avoids it easily.
Benoit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magaluffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benoit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benoit wants it to stay on the feet.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabala Magaluff.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Kabala Magaluff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit slips under a jab.
Benoit throwing a counter right hand but Magaluff manages to avoid it.#T1#
Benoit catches Magaluff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magaluff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magaluff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benoit is fending him off so far but Magaluff persists. Nope, Benoit circles away and we're back to standing.
Magaluff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benoit to score with a decent uppercut.
Magaluff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand.
Magaluff misses with a hook to the body
and Benoit counters with a leg kick.
Benoit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benoit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magaluff loads up on a big right hand but Benoit slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Benoit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Benoit cracks Magaluff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Magaluff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Benoit finish him?
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benoit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magaluff just manages to avoid it.
Magaluff misses with a shot to the body
and Benoit counters with an outside leg kick.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Benoit thumps Magaluff with a low kick.#CL#
Benoit clinches with his opponent.
Benoit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benoit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magaluff looks winded!
Magaluff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Benoit.
Benoit is working Magaluff over against the cage.
Magaluff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benoit pulls his leg out and moves away.
That kick from Benoit tenderised Magaluff's leg. Magaluff is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Benoit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magaluff misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Benoit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magaluff shoots and misses
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Benoit throws out a powerful jab.
Benoit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magaluff on the side of the head. #ROC#Magaluff is rocked!
Benoit throws a hook to the side of Magaluff's head but Magaluff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benoit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magaluff has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Benoit counters with a nice right hand that sends Magaluff toppling to the canvas! Magaluff scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Benoit finish him?!
Magaluff is still on wobbly legs! Can Benoit finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magaluff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magaluff seems to have recovered his senses.
Magaluff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magaluff ducks right into an uppercut from Benoit. #KD#
Benoit lands a big right hand that sends Magaluff crashing to the mat! Benoit stays standing though and waves Magaluff back to his feet!
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magaluff switches off momentarily and Benoit cracks him with a monster right hand! Magaluff topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Benoit dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Benoit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christ Benoit!
An out of breath Christ Benoit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Grunge 50: Nirvana
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Benoit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Benoit feints and then cracks Finnegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finnegan down.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Benoit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finnegan moves away from the strike by Benoit.
Benoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benoit is looking for a counter combo.
Benoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that Benoit avoids nicely.
Benoit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finnegan checks a leg kick.
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 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benoit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benoit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finnegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benoit scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Christ Benoit has been cut.
Benoit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finnegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benoit scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Benoit is rocked!
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Oh Benoit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benoit gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Finnegan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
An out of breath Roy Finnegan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Grunge 46: Superunknown
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Benoit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benoit slips under a jab from Wiremu.
Benoit scores with a jab to the head.
Wiremu misses with an uppercut. Benoit saw that one coming.
Benoit scores with the left hand. Wiremu knows he should have avoided that one.
Benoit thuds his shin into the meat of Wiremu's side.
Benoit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wiremu's head.
Benoit throws a wild body kick that Wiremu sees coming a mile off.
Benoit with a hook.
Benoit swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with an uppercut.
Benoit punishes Wiremu's body with a nice straight punch.
Benoit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Wiremu moves out of range as Benoit throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wiremu tries to close the distance and clinch but Benoit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Benoit misses its target.#T1#
Benoit connects with a body shot that sends Wiremu's belly button to the back.
Benoit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benoit punishes Wiremu's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Wiremu misses
and Benoit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wiremu throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Aloysius Wiremu has been cut.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiremu.
Benoit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wiremu. Wiremu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Wiremu is rocked!
BAM! Benoit delivers a spinning backfist that drops Wiremu like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Christ Benoit!
A relieved looking Christ Benoit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Grunge 42: 420 Special
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Amana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Benoit.
A jab from Benoit misses.
Benoit misses with a straight left.
Amana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benoit.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amana.
Benoit misses with the body kick
and Amana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amana momentarily.
Amana misses with a straight right.
Amana's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Amana's front leg but catches the back leg as Amana tries to avoid it.
Amana walks into a straight right hand from Benoit.
Amana moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Benoit throws a jab when Amana was well out of range.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amana misses with a left hand
and Amana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit cracks Amana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amana walks into a straight right hand from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a leg kick
and Amana counters with a nice uppercut.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Benoit.
We've been told by Benoit's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benoit defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand.
Benoit misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit lands a really nice looking cross but Amana seems unphased.
Amana gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Amana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benoit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benoit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benoit moves out of range of the strikes.
Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Amana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benoit connects with a jab.#T3#
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Amana misses the target.
Benoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benoit jabs Amana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Benoit.
Benoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amana.
Amana shoots in for a double leg but Benoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benoit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benoit doesn't seem bothered though.
Benoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benoit scores with a nice head shot.
Amana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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 pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Benoit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benoit.
Amana throws an overhand right that lands on Benoit's shoulder, as Benoit tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Benoit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benoit.
Amana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.
Benoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amana is out of range and Benoit settles back down.
Benoit misses with a low kick as Amana jumps back.
Benoit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amana.
Amana looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amana moves out of range of the body kick from Benoit.
Amana fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benoit lands a nice looking body kick.
Benoit throws a hook to the side of Amana's head but Amana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benoit misses with a low kick.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benoit. Amana shrugs it off though.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.
Amana misses with a hook
and Benoit counters with an inside leg kick.
Amana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benoit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit scores with a punch to the head.
Amana dips to his left and cracks Benoit with an uppercut!
Amana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.#T1#
Amana looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Benoit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit slips under a jab from Amana.
Benoit misses the shot to the body.
Benoit feints and then cracks Amana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amana down.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Amana swinging wildly here.
Benoit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Benoit connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Benoit cracks Amana with a good jab.
Benoit's corner calls for a 1-2. Benoit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Benoit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christ Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amana's sensitive parts.
Benoit works the jab nicely.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amana can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Amana.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amana.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Amana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benoit has got the better of the exchanges.
Benoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benoit scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Amana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit with the inside leg kick.
Crunch! Benoit slams his shin into Amana's torso.
Benoit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amana's sensitive parts.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana blocks a leg kick.
Amana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benoit. That's going to slow Amana down.
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
Amana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Benoit scores with a punch to the head.
Benoit swings for the body but Amana moves out of range. #T4#
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Amana misses.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good leg kick by Benoit.
A head kick misses from Benoit.
Benoit walks into a straight right hand from Amana.
Amana shoots in but no luck this time.
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amana.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Benoit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
You can see that Amana has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit swings widly with a right hand
and Amana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benoit thinking.
Benoit misses with a kick to the body.
Benoit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
Benoit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amana slips under a jab from Benoit.
Amana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Amana saw that one coming.
Benoit lands with an overhand left.
Benoit lands with a nice body punch.
Amana takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Benoit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benoit lands a jab to the nose.
Benoit lands a nice hook to Amana's body. Amana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benoit connects with the punch.
Amana throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it.
Amana jabs at Benoit's body.
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
It looked like Benoit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Amana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Amana off balance momentarily.
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Amana off balance momentarily.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benoit throws an overhand right that lands on Amana's shoulder, as Amana tries to avoid the shot.
Benoit tries to land a body kick
and Amana counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benoit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amana.
Benoit scores with a shot to the body.
Benoit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benoit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benoit slips a straight right by Amana.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Benoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Amana will feel that in the morning.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amana! But no joy.
Amana fails to land with a series of punches.
Amana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amana moves forwards but Benoit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benoit scores with a kick to the body.
Amana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benoit.
Amana walks into a left hand.
Benoit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benoit digs a good hook to Amana's body.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benoit cracks Amana with a good jab.
A nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Benoit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Amana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benoit blocks a jab.
Benoit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amana if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benoit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christ Benoit!
A very excited looking Christ Benoit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Grunge 38: Tad
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
A head kick by Tiyapairat misses
and Tiyapairat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
Benoit with the inside leg kick.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Benoit moves away
and Benoit counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Tiyapairat to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Benoit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christ Benoit!
Our winner, Christ Benoit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Grunge 34: God’s Balls
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Warrior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit lands a nice looking body shot.
Benoit throws a push kick but Warrior slaps the foot to one side.
Warrior checks a low kick from Benoit.
Warrior on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Warrior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warrior checks a low kick from Benoit.
Warrior appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benoit lands a nice hook to Warrior's body. Warrior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benoit wants to land a leg kick but Warrior is out of range.
Warrior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Benoit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses.
Warrior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benoit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benoit throws an off balance right hand
and Warrior counters with a left to the body.
Benoit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Warrior fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warrior has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benoit.
Benoit throws a low kick but Warrior moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Benoit is predictable there
and Warrior counters with a body kick.
Benoit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Benoit catches Warrior right on the button with a cross.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Benoit throws a body punch but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Benoit misses.
Warrior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benoit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benoit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Benoit checks the leg kick.
As Warrior backs away, Benoit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Warrior throws a low kick but Benoit avoids it.
Warrior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benoit tries to avoid it but Warrior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benoit to the ground. Benoit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warrior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Warrior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Benoit.
Warrior throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Benoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior misses with a kick to the body.
Benoit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Warrior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benoit misses the jab.
Benoit lands a glancing blow to the side of Warrior's head.#T3#
Benoit feints and then cracks Warrior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warrior down.
Benoit misses with a straight right.
Warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warrior off to one side.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Social Justice Warrior.
Benoit scores with the left hand. Warrior knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Warrior is rocked!
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warrior manages to avoid it.
Benoit connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Benoit.
Benoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warrior was well out of range. Poor timing from Benoit.
Warrior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Benoit finish him?
Benoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benoit circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Warrior to the canvas! Warrior doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Benoit keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christ Benoit!
An out of breath Christ Benoit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Grunge 32: Green River
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Benoit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Benoit throws a leg kick but Luna checks it.
Antonio Luna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Luna wants to counter the offense by Benoit and move into the clinch position.
Luna looks to land a combination but Benoit avoids it well.
Benoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Luna misses the target.
Benoit stuns Luna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luna swinging wildly here.
Luna throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
Benoit looks to throw the jab but Luna is out of range.
Luna lands a body shot.
Benoit connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Benoit.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luna falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Benoit counter with a right hand. #T1#
Benoit throws a leg kick but Luna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luna misses with a looping right.
A big left from Luna misses.
A nice combination there by Luna.
Some wild striking there from Luna.
Benoit catches Luna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luna takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Benoit throws a head kick but Luna moves out of range.
Luna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Luna cracks Benoit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Benoit misses.
Luna misses with a hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benoit's head backwards.
Luna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benoit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luna on the side of the head.
Benoit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick lands for Benoit.
Luna takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses.
Luna gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benoit stuns Luna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benoit slips a straight right by Luna.
Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luna.
Luna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benoit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.#T3#
Benoit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luna has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Benoit keeps Luna at a distance using the push kick.
Luna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luna there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benoit connects with a looping right hand.
Benoit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luna cracks a nice hook into Benoit's ribs.
Benoit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit scores with a nice strike.
Luna throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
A punch combination from Luna misses.
Benoit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luna's sensitive parts.
Benoit throws an overhand right that lands on Luna's shoulder, as Luna tries to avoid the shot.
Luna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Luna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benoit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Luna fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benoit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Luna misses.
Benoit misses with a few strikes there.
Benoit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luna.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luna! But no joy.
Benoit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luna in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna moves out of range as Benoit strikes.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Luna.
Luna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benoit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Luna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luna throws an overhand right that lands on Benoit's shoulder, as Benoit tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Benoit as he connects with a hook.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Benoit throws a big shot that misses.
Luna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Luna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benoit counters with a good low kick that Luna was not able to check.
Benoit lands a glancing blow to the side of Luna's head.
Luna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Benoit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luna misses with a hook.
Benoit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benoit scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna tests Benoit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benoit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Luna misses with a few strikes there.
Luna misses with a double jab
and Benoit counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Luna has been cut.
Luna moves away from the strike by Benoit.
Luna misses with a hook. Benoit ducked under it nicely.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luna can do to turn this around?
Luna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benoit throws a push kick but Luna slaps the foot to one side.
Benoit throws a big shot that misses.
Antonio Luna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Benoit lands with an overhand left.
Benoit scores with a jab to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Benoit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Luna misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Luna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luna throws a counter combo.
A combination from Luna does no damage.
Benoit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Luna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Benoit.
Luna fails to land with a series of punches.
Luna takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses.
Benoit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luna throws a series of punches but Benoit avoids them all with ease.
Luna looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Luna misses with a few strikes there.
Luna scores with a nice right hand.
Benoit connects with a jab.
Luna throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Benoit misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit with a nice calf kick.
Benoit with a nice cross.
Luna misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luna.
Benoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Benoit misses.
Luna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit moves out of range of the strikes.
Benoit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benoit.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luna.
Luna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Luna swinging wildly here. #T4#
Luna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Benoit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benoit looks to score with a jab to the body but Luna is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benoit with the inside leg kick.
Benoit feints and then cracks Luna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luna down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luna. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Luna avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Luna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Luna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna misses with a straight right.
Benoit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Luna'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!#R3#
Benoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Luna in the body.
Luna checks a leg kick.
Luna misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Luna. Those never looked like landing.
Benoit slips a straight right by Luna.
A low kick lands for Benoit.
Luna blocks a jab.
Benoit looks to land a combination but Luna avoids it well.
Luna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benoit walks into a stiff left hand from Luna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna misses with the combination.
Benoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luna.
Luna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Benoit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Luna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benoit misses with a kick to the body.
Luna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luna throws a poor cross that misses
and Benoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luna.
Luna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Luna avoids it.
Luna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benoit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benoit thuds his right hand into Luna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benoit with a nice cross.
Benoit blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Luna backs away, Benoit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice combination there by Benoit. #ROC#Luna is rocked!#T2#
A good leg kick by Benoit.
Luna is still on wobbly legs! Can Benoit finish him?
You can see that Luna has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Luna misses with a straight left.
Benoit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luna seems to have recovered his senses.
Luna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benoit lands a nice hook to Luna's body. Luna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luna.
Benoit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benoit lands a jab to the head.
Benoit misses with a hook. Luna ducked under it nicely.
Luna throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
Christ Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luna throws a hook to the side of Benoit's head but Benoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luna throws a combination that misses
and Benoit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benoit.#T3#
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
Luna throws a body shot but no joy.
Benoit punishes Luna's body with a nice straight punch.
Benoit lands a nice shot that snaps Luna's head back.
Benoit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luna on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antonio Luna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benoit throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Benoit misses.
Benoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luna was well out of range. Poor timing from Benoit.
Luna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benoit circles away quickly and effectively.
Luna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luna ducks right into an uppercut from Benoit. #T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Luna scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benoit lands with a hook. Luna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luna sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benoit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benoit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luna looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luna throws a right hand that Benoit ducks under and follows up with a left that Benoit also avoids with ease.
Luna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.
Benoit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benoit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christ Benoit!
Christ Benoit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Antonio Luna stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: Grunge 27: Xmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Badger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Badger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benoit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A good leg kick by Benoit.
Benoit lands with a nice body kick.
Badger throws a leg kick
and Benoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Benoit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benoit clobbers Badger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Badger is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit drops Badger with a straight right hand, right on the button! Benoit follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christ Benoit!
During a confident post fight interview, Christ Benoit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 24: Jar of Flies
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Rodrigez takes one to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
Benoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodrigez slips under a jab from Benoit.
Benoit throws a front kick that sends Rodrigez stumbling back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rodrigez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Benoit tenderised Rodrigez's leg. Rodrigez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Benoit tries to land a front kick but Rodrigez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigez off balance momentarily.
Rodrigez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benoit swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit digs a good hook to Rodrigez's body.
Rodrigez needs to keep his hands up - Benoit had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodrigez or perhaps it was just good defense by Benoit, which made it look bad.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.#T1#
Benoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benoit throws a big counter combination but Rodrigez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigez off balance momentarily.#CL#
Rodrigez tries to keep at a distance but Benoit has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Rodrigez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Benoit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Benoit takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benoit avoiding damage. #T2#
Benoit misses with some punches.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Benoit has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigez.
Benoit prevents the takedown attempt.
Benoit scores with a shot to the side of Rodrigez's head.
Rodrigez takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodrigez tries to pull guard but Benoit holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigez drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benoit lands a nice knee to the body.
Benoit digs a right hand underneath Rodrigez's ribcage. Rodrigez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3##BC2#
Rodrigez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigez. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodrigez.
Benoit lands a body shot.
Rodrigez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Benoit counter with a right hand.
Rodrigez fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Benoit thumps Rodrigez with a low kick.
Rodrigez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodrigez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigez.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Benoit. That's going to slow Rodrigez down.
A nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benoit.
Rodrigez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benoit pinned against the cage. Benoit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Benoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Benoit.
Benoit connects with a jab.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benoit scores with a nice head shot.
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodrigez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benoit connects with a body shot.
Benoit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodrigez has time to react.#CL2#
Rodrigez drives through and clinches with Benoit against the cage.
Rodrigez avoids a wild elbow strike from Benoit.
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!
Rodrigez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benoit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rodrigez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit scores with a decent looking hook.
Benoit digs a good body shot into Rodrigez's ribs.
A low kick lands for Benoit.
Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Benoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodrigez tries for a takedown but Benoit circles away easily
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.#TD2#
Rodrigez dives in and scores a takedown into Benoit's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigez is proving a slippery customer.
Benoit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Benoit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benoit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodrigez is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit is controlling Rodrigez's posture.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benoit has Rodrigez pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rodrigez takes one to the side of the head.
Benoit scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodrigez is defended easily by Benoit.
Rodrigez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benoit pinned against the cage. Benoit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emanuel Rodrigez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit punishes Rodrigez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4##CL#
Benoit clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benoit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigez's brow.
Benoit throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigez.
Benoit lands a shoulder strike.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Rodrigez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benoit walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Rodrigez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Benoit clinches with his opponent.
Benoit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigez's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodrigez takes one to the side of the head.
Benoit is looking to slow Rodrigez down with leg kicks.
Benoit connects with a jab.
Benoit works Rodrigez's body with a nice hook.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit is looking to slow Rodrigez down with leg kicks. #CL#
Benoit instigates a clinch.
Benoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigez wants a takedown but no success here.
Benoit misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Benoit lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodrigez backwards.
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!
Rodrigez blocking some punches.
Benoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Benoit lands a shot to the body.
Rodrigez wants to get back to striking at distance but Benoit won't allow it.
Benoit lands an elbow inside.
Rodrigez wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Benoit breaks the clinch.
Rodrigez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benoit connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigez's belly button to the back.
Benoit with a nice calf kick.
Donk. Benoit catches Rodrigez right on the button with a cross.
Benoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodrigez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Rodrigez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigez off to one side. #T2##CL#
Benoit clinches.
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!
A short right from Benoit on the inside.
A short left from Benoit.
Benoit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benoit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christ Benoit has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Benoit manages to break the clinch.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
You can see that Rodrigez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A good leg kick by Benoit.
Christ Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benoit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Benoit lands a slapping body shot.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigez. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Rodrigez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigez at a distance.
Benoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Benoit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigez is trying to push Benoit away but Benoit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodrigez looking for a takedown.
Rodrigez fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Benoit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodrigez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benoit.
Rodrigez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Rodrigez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benoit prevents it.
Benoit keeps control of Rodrigez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benoit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christ Benoit!
Christ Benoit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Emanuel Rodrigez had this to say: 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: Grunge 19: Mad Season
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dick walks into a stiff left hand from Benoit.
Dick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benoit lands with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Benoit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Benoit digs a good hook to Dick's body.
Benoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benoit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dick scrambles back to his feet.
Dick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christ Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benoit can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Benoit coming out on top.
Benoit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Dick is rocked!
Benoit closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dick! Benoit dives in looking to finish! Dick is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christ Benoit!
Christ Benoit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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