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Event:
GAMMA#1061 Sitsongrit v Katsu
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Holl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin looks to score with a jab to the body but Holl is just out of range.
Good work by Benjamin as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Holl finds it's way through Benjamin's defenses.
Holl 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.
Benjamin slips under a jab.
Holl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Holl misses the target.
Benjamin throws a lazy right hand but Holl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benjamin moves out of range as Holl throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin scoring well with a low kick there.
Benjamin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Holl.
Good leg kick by Holl. #T1#
Holl misses with a straight left.
Holl lands with a right hand.
Benjamin throws a lazy right hand but Holl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benjamin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Benjamin. That snapped Holl's head back.
A jab from Benjamin does it's job there.#ROC#Holl is rocked!
Holl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holl tries to clinch but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin stuns Holl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benjamin moves out of range as Holl throws a body kick.
Benjamin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benjamin throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Holl tries to counter with a clinch but Benjamin shakes him off and moves away.
Holl misses with a body kick. #T2#
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!
Holl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Benjamin misses.
Benjamin misses with a hook.
Benjamin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Holl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benjamin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holl slips a jab from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holl tries to clinch but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holl moves out of range of the body kick.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
The fighters circling - Benjamin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Holl darts in and clinches Benjamin up against the cage.
Holl swings wildly with an uppercut but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Holl instigates a clinch.
Benjamin presses Holl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Benjamin fails to land.
Holl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holl misses with a body punch.
Benjamin tries to work over Holl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Benjamin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holl smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holl is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Holl misses with a hook.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holl misses with a looping left.#T4#
Nice shot by Benjamin.
Holl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benjamin misses with a body shot.
Benjamin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benjamin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holl throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin throws the kick towards the body but Holl avoids it.
Holl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holl throws a head kick that misses
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Holl's head but Holl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holl takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holl slips a jab from Benjamin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luuk Benjamin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Holl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benjamin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benjamin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benjamin works the jab nicely.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Benjamin avoids the body shot from Holl.
Holl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benjamin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl scores with a leg kick.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Holl - just one landing.
Holl wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.
Holl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Holl misses with an uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holl misses with a body shot
and Benjamin counters with a right hand to the body.
Benjamin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holl throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
Holl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benjamin.
Holl slips a jab from Benjamin.
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Holl.
Benjamin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holl avoids a kick to the body.
Holl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benjamin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holl. Benjamin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benjamin throws a jab but it's blocked by Holl. #T2#
Benjamin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holl.
Holl doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Holl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holl misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Holl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holl.
Benjamin avoids a wild elbow strike from Holl.
Holl missing with knees to the body.
Holl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Benjamin.
Holl tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin avoiding damage as Holl throws knees to the body.
Benjamin scores with a hook to the body.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin lands a left hand.
#T3#
Benjamin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holl throws a head punch that misses.
Holl blocking some punches.
Holl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holl landing knees to the head.
Benjamin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holl or not.
Holl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benjamin.
A hook to the body from Benjamin.
Holl is breathing heavily.
Holl misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benjamin scores with a nice right hand.
Holl thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benjamin if he has to take too many more of those.
Holl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Benjamin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holl cracks a nice hook into Benjamin's ribs.
Holl has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benjamin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Benjamin scores with a jab to the head.
Holl is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Holl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holl seems to have recovered his senses.
Holl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holl throws a low kick but Benjamin moves out of range easily.
Benjamin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Benjamin misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benjamin was well out of range. Poor timing from Holl.
Benjamin moves out of range as Holl strikes.
Benjamin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benjamin lands a body shot.
Holl misses with a right hand
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Benjamin misses its target.
Holl misses with a kick to the body.
Benjamin avoids a kick to the body.
Benjamin thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luuk Benjamin will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Holl. #KD#
Benjamin lands a left and a right that send Holl crashing to the mat, dazed. Benjamin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Benjamin misses with a two punch combination.
Luuk Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far.
Benjamin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benjamin misses with a looping right.
Holl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benjamin has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holl.
Holl scores with a shot to the body.
Benjamin loads up on a big right hand but Holl slips the punch.
Holl slips under a jab from Benjamin.
Holl is looking to score with low kicks.
Holl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Holl throws a head kick but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benjamin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Holl tenderised Benjamin's leg. Benjamin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benjamin throws a front kick that sends Holl stumbling back into the cage.
Holl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holl throws a right hand that misses
letting Benjamin counter with a right hand.
Benjamin misses with a wild body shot.
Holl misses with a hook
and Benjamin counters with a good low kick that Holl was not able to check.
Holl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flo Holl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Holl walks straight into a right hand from Benjamin - that's dropped him! Benjamin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Holl from any more punishment! Holl complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luuk Benjamin!
An out of breath Luuk Benjamin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Benjamin throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Benjamin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Benjamin sees coming a mile off.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benjamin checks it well.
Benjamin throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai needs to keep his hands up - Benjamin had a free shot at his head there.
Chai 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.
Chai throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.#T1#
Benjamin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai motions for Benjamin to come forward. Chai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai looks to throw a body kick
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good work by Benjamin as he checks the leg kick.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Benjamin to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai walks into a left hand. #T2#
Chai throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Chai throws a leg kick but Benjamin checks it.
Benjamin throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Benjamin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chai with a jab.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benjamin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benjamin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chai - the referee stops the clock and Benjamin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chai. Benjamin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benjamin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benjamin misses with a hook
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai slips under a jab from Benjamin.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Benjamin thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Benjamin throws out a powerful jab.
Benjamin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
And Benjamin counters with a quick kick to the body but Chai blocks it.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Chai misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Benjamin coming out on top.
Benjamin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benjamin tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeong Hoon Chai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai looks for the body kick but Benjamin saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Benjamin - just one landing.
Chai staying out of range there.
Benjamin scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai defending well as Benjamin loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Benjamin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Benjamin backwards.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai is leaning against Benjamin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benjamin.
Good body shot from Chai.
Nice body punch from Benjamin - that landed with a thud.
Benjamin misses with a punch on the inside.
Benjamin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benjamin.
Benjamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Benjamin's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benjamin.
Chai working aggressively here.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin working aggressively here.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Benjamin presses Chai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benjamin digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai pushes Benjamin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Benjamin.
Benjamin blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benjamin backwards.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benjamin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Chai.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benjamin misses with the head strike.
Benjamin struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. #T3#
Benjamin throws a head punch that misses.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin lands with a left to the head.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benjamin's elbow.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benjamin misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Benjamin has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Benjamin misses with the head strike.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Benjamin.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benjamin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai is trying to break the clinch but Benjamin is controlling him.
Benjamin is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Benjamin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benjamin tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjamin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Benjamin.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Benjamin blocking some punches.
Chai wants to get back to striking at distance but Benjamin won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Benjamin.
Benjamin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benjamin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benjamin.
Benjamin misses with a body shot
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luuk Benjamin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Benjamin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin lands a jab.
Benjamin misses with a straight left.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Benjamin misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to chop away at Benjamin's legs.
Chai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chai 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.#T1#
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Benjamin counters with a series of strikes. Chai will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Benjamin.
Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benjamin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benjamin 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.
#ROC#Chai is rocked!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benjamin.
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Benjamin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Chai right on the button. Chai goes down! Benjamin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Benjamin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin!
A relieved looking Luuk Benjamin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Benjamin connects with a body shot.
ReaperLord Tyberos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin cracks Tyberos with a good jab.
Tyberos misses with a hook
and Benjamin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyberos thinking.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tyberos 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.
Benjamin misses with a straight left.
Tyberos misses with a left hand
and Benjamin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyberos's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Tyberos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benjamin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benjamin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyberos on the ground.#ES#
Benjamin pushes Tyberos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin defending well as Tyberos loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyberos.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benjamin slips a straight right by Tyberos.
A counter left hand to the body from Benjamin misses its target.
Tyberos scores with a nice head shot.
Benjamin works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Tyberos finds it's target.#TD2#
Benjamin gets caught napping as Tyberos dives in and scores a takedown. Benjamin manages to retain guard.
Benjamin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tyberos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyberos.#T1#
Tyberos tries to score a body lock takedown but Benjamin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benjamin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tybeross head.
Tyberos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin tries to work over Tyberos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyberos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyberos blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benjamin.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyberos backwards.
Tyberos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benjamin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tyberos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benjamin prevents it.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ReaperLord Tyberos.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Benjamin - that landed with a thud.
Tyberos looking for a takedown.
Tyberos looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Benjamin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A short right from Benjamin.
Benjamin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyberos controls his hands.
Benjamin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benjamin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyberos working aggressively here.
Tyberos prevents a body shot from Benjamin.
Benjamin blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Benjamin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benjamin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Tyberos successfully pulls guard.
Benjamin wants to stand but Tyberos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Benjamin preventing the sweep. #SU#
Benjamin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Benjamin misses the jab.
Tyberos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benjamin scores with a nice head shot.
Benjamin loads up on a big right hand but Tyberos slips the punch.
Benjamin connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyberos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin.
Tyberos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benjamin defends it well.
Tyberos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Tyberos - just one landing.
Tyberos throws an off balance right hand
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benjamin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Tyberos misses.
Tyberos misses with a right hand
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyberos scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Tyberos throws a looping overhand right but Benjamin ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Benjamin misses.
Tyberos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyberos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benjamin comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Tyberos stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Benjamin is on him like rabid pit bull! Tyberos slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin!
A victorious Luuk Benjamin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 634
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Benjamin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cizek sizes up Benjamin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cizek looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Benjamin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cizek.
Cizek cracks Benjamin with a good jab.
Cizek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cizek cracks Benjamin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benjamin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benjamin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cizek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cizek misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cizek slips under a jab from Benjamin.
Benjamin blocks a head kick by Cizek.
Cizek throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin misses with an uppercut. Cizek saw that one coming.
Cizek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benjamin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Cizek tests Benjamin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benjamin connects with a nice looking jab.
Cizek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cizek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cizek scores with a jab.
Cizek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cizek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cizek throws out the jab.
Benjamin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cizek misses with an uppercut.
Cizek tests Benjamin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin misses with a kick to the body.
Benjamin misses with a straight right.
Cizek clobbers Benjamin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Cizek.
Cizek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cizek throws a right hand that misses
and Benjamin counters with a good, hard body kick but Cizek shrugs it off.
Benjamin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cizek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benjamin scrambles back to his feet.
Cizek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benjamin lands a body shot.
Benjamin lands with a straight right. Cizek didn't see that one coming.
Cizek misses with a kick to the body.
Cizek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benjamin manages to avoid it.
Cizek blocks a head kick by Benjamin.
Cizek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benjamin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cizek.
Benjamin moves out of range of the strikes.
Benjamin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Cizek.#T3#
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Cizek.
Cizek throws a combination that misses
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Cizek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cizek throws a looping overhand right but Benjamin ducks down to avoid it.
Benjamin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cizek cracks Benjamin with an open hand slap.
Cizek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cizek wants to clinch.
Benjamin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cizek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Benjamin catches Cizek right on the button with a cross.
Benjamin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Cizek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a low kick, looking for Cizek's leg but Cizek calmly moves out of range.
Benjamin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cizek tries to land a front kick but Benjamin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benjamin stalks Cizek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cizek's face. Cizek staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cizek misses with a straight left.
Cizek throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cizek misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Cizek.
Benjamin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cizek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cizek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benjamin checks a leg kick.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek dominated that round.
That's time! Benjamin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benjamin ducks right into an uppercut from Cizek.
Benjamin throws a body punch but Cizek moves out of range.
Cizek throws a lazy right hand but Benjamin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benjamin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benjamin slips a straight right by Cizek.
Benjamin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cizek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benjamin.
Good leg kick by Cizek.
Cizek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Cizek.
Benjamin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cizek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benjamin's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Cizek.
A low kick lands for Cizek.
Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Cizek misses.
Cizek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin.#CL2#
Cizek has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Benjamin scores with a hook to the body.
Cizek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benjamin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cizek is breathing heavily.
Cizek working aggressively here.
Benjamin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cizek tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin gets through Cizek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cizek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benjamin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cizek's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cizek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cizek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cizek trying to stall but Benjamin improves his position.
Cizek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Benjamin manages to break the clinch.
Cizek lands the left hand.
Benjamin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cizek.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away.
Cizek misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Cizek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benjamin misses with a body shot.
Benjamin connects with a looping right hand.
Benjamin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Cizek is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin slips a straight right by Cizek.
As Cizek looks to move away, Benjamin throws a big counter combo but Cizek just gets out of the way.
Cizek is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
Cizek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cizek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benjamin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cizek connects with a single shot there.
Benjamin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cizeks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benjamin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cizek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjamin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cizek blocks the body kick.
Cizek seems to have recovered his senses.
Cizek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benjamin on the side of the head. #T3#
Cizek digs a good body shot into Benjamin's ribs.
Benjamin throws a series of punches but Cizek avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cizek.#KD#
Benjamin sends Cizek crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Benjamin is motioning to the referee to let Cizek up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Cyril Cizek has been cut.
Benjamin throws a big shot that misses.
Cizek throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Cizek misses the jab.
Benjamin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cizek throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin thuds a left hand into Cizek's body.
Benjamin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Cizek misses.
Benjamin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cizek throws a right hand that Benjamin ducks under and follows up with a left that Benjamin also avoids with ease.
Cizek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cizek takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benjamin looks for the body kick but Cizek saw that one coming.
Cizek only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benjamin throws a body punch but Cizek moves out of range.
Benjamin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benjamin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cizek just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBenjamin.#CL2#
Cizek clinches up with Benjamin and pushes him back against the cage.
Cizek misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Benjamin scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Benjamin manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Benjamin drops Cizek with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cizek looks back up at him and smiles so Benjamin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cizek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benjamin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cizek throws a nice looking combination but Benjamin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cizek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luuk Benjamin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cyril Cizek's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Benjamin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cizek defending well as Benjamin loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away.
Cizek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benjamin manages to avoid it.
Benjamin takes a swing at Cizek's ribcage but misses.
Benjamin tries to land a front kick but Cizek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cizek loads up on a big right hand but Benjamin slips the punch.
Cizek scores with a jab to the body.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benjamin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Benjamin throwing a counter right hand but Cizek manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Cizek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benjamin blocks a low kick nicely.
Benjamin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cizek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Cizek scoring well with a low kick there.
Cizek throws a poor cross that misses
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cizek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benjamin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benjamin cracks Cizek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benjamin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Benjamin throws a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cizek.
Benjamin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cizek just manages to avoid it.
Benjamin misses with a looping left.
Cizek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cizek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benjamin cracks Cizek with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cizek tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Benjamin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cizek is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin!
During a confident post fight interview, Luuk Benjamin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
400K Testing
Date: Dec 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Benjamin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Matsuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuda is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Benjamin moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda tries to clinch but Benjamin moves out of range. #CL#
Benjamin gets a clinch. #BC#
Benjamin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Matsuda breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Benjamin pushes Matsuda up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Matsuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Benjamin clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luuk Benjamin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benjamin 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 10:9
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luuk Benjamin!
Luuk Benjamin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
APEX 7
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Benjamin leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benjamin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Benjamin throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benjamin can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Mesquita.
Benjamin scores with a body shot.
Benjamin misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benjamin!
Mesquita working the head with strikes.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benjamin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita throwing strikes but Benjamin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita is trying to control Benjamin's posture but Benjamin avoids it.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Benjamin is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benjamin wants to get back to full guard but Mesquita has mounted him!
Mesquita connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Mesquita misses with a head shot.
Mesquita working Benjamin over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita looking to control but Benjamin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mesquita looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Benjamin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mesquita.
Mesquita landing strikes from the mount.
Mesquita lands a big shot there that rocks Benjamin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mesquita landing punches.
Mesquita tries to push Benjamin's head away but Benjamin is holding on tight.#T3#
Benjamin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mesquita lands a nice shot to the head.
Mesquita has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benjamin's face.
Benjamin is looking to improve his position but Mesquita isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita throwing strikes here but Benjamin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Benjamin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mesquita with a couple of short strikes.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benjamin is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Benjamin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mesquita.
Mesquita is landing with some decent strikes but Benjamin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Benjamin wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Mesquita throws some wild stikes that Benjamin manages to avoid easily.
Mesquita breaks from Benjamin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita landing strikes from the mount and Benjamin is in trouble! #SUB2#
Mesquita has hold of Benjamin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benjamin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mesquita breaks from Benjamin's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Benjamin is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita 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#
Mesquita tries to clinch but Benjamin is having none of it.
Benjamin misses with a body shot.
Mesquita is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Benjamin throwing a counter right hand but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Benjamin throws a head kick but Mesquita moves out of range.
And Mesquita tries to counter it with a takedown but Benjamin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benjamin avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Benjamin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Benjamin throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjamin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benjamin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin defending well though.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benjamin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Mesquita with the ground and pound but Benjamin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benjamin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita postures up in Benjamin's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin blocks it.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benjamin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamin is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benjamin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mesquita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Mesquita tries to move into range but Benjamin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luuk Benjamin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick from Benjamin lands but Mesquita takes it in his stride.
Mesquita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benjamin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Charles Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benjamin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.#T4#
Benjamin throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benjamin.
Benjamin avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
A quick step to the side and Benjamin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Benjamin.
Luuk Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mesquita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benjamin.
Mesquita swings for the body but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjamin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Benjamin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses.
Benjamin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice body shot.
Benjamin throws out a leg kick but Mesquita moves out of range and Benjamin only half commits.
Mesquita wants to clinch but Benjamin slips to the side
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin moves away.
Benjamin throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Benjamin is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benjamin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Benjamin defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Benjamin is having none of it.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita wants to control but Benjamin is keeping him busy.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Benjamin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mesquita. #T2#
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benjamin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Benjamin is retaining full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamin tries to land a front kick but Mesquita steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benjamin defending well as Mesquita loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin walks into a left hand.
Mesquita doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjamin circles away.
#T4#
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mesquita is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benjamin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mesquita connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Benjamin. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luuk Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Mesquita with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Benjamin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Benjamin.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Benjamin.
Mesquita is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benjamin with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mesquita 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Mesquita! |
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Event:
APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Martins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martins darts in trying to clinch
letting Benjamin counter with a right hand.
Martins throws a head kick that half lands.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martins tries to clinch
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin misses with a straight left.
Martins cracks Benjamin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martins throws a sloppy head kick and Benjamin moves out of range easily.
Martins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut. Martins saw that one coming.
Benjamin punishes Martins's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin avoids the head kick by Martins.
#CL2#
Martins has Benjamin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benjamin struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
#T1#
Benjamin lands with a left to the head.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins lands a good knee to the midsection. Benjamin won't want to take too many of those.
Benjamin pushes Martins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Benjamin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martins. #BC#
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martins 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.
Benjamin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martins manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Martins clinches up against the cage.
Benjamin throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Benjamin lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benjamin throws a looping overhand right but Martins ducks down to avoid it.
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Martins there.
Nice straight punches there by Benjamin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benjamin.
Benjamin scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Martins is rocked!
Martins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benjamin counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luuk Benjamin!
A relieved looking Luuk Benjamin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
APEX 1
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Venegas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benjamin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venegas somewhat.
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt - Benjamin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benjamin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Venegas avoids it.
Venegas fails with the takedown
and Benjamin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Venegas thinking.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benjamin throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Benjamin.
Venegas shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Venegas 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamin wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Venegas dives in and scores a takedown into Benjamin's guard.
Venegas looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venegas .
Venegas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamin is keeping the position for now.
Venegas is looking to advance position but Benjamin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Benjamin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Venegas is trying to escape the mount.
Venegas regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benjamin prevents Venegas from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venegas is concentrating on defense, preventing Benjamin from advancing position.
Venegas trying to control from the bottom.
Venegas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Benjamin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Venegas wants to control but Benjamin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venegas is looking to improve his position.
Venegas is trying to stand up here but Benjamin is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venegas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benjamin tries to avoid it but Venegas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benjamin to the ground. Benjamin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Venegas with a poor takedown
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut.
Venegas tries for a takedown but Benjamin circles away easily
and Benjamin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin cracks Venegas 's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Venegas slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Benjamin can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luuk Benjamin!
An out of breath Luuk Benjamin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Benjamin throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Hubble counters with a shoot takedown. Benjamin fights it but they end up in guard.
Hubble throws a big elbow that misses.
Hubble stops Benjamin from standing up.
Hubble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hubble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hubble prevents Benjamin from getting back to his feet.
Benjamin keeping full guard, as Hubble tries to pass.
Hubble throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benjamin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hubble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hubble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benjamin wants to stand up but Hubble is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Hubble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hubble working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Hubble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamin is keeping the position for now.
Hubble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hubble wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving.
Hubble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hubble trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin is looking to stand up but Hubble isn't so interested in that idea.
Hubble looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benjamin throws the left hand but Hubble avoids the punch easily.
Benjamin misses the shot to the body.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Hubble.
Benjamin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benjamin is looking to score with low kicks.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benjamin sprawls and moves away.
Benjamin misses with a looping right.
Hubble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Benjamin blocks the leg kick.
Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benjamin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Benjamin avoids it well and moves away.
Benjamin misses with a combination
#TD#
and Hubble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hubble. #T3#
Benjamin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hubble.
Benjamin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hubble landing some decent shots from guard.
Hubble throws a big right hand that misses.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet but Hubble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hubble is looking to work some ground and pound but Benjamin has wrist control.
Hubble postures up in Benjamin's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hubble.
Hubble trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hubble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hubble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hubble won't allow Benjamin to get back to his feet.
Hubble has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hubble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benjamin's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet but Hubble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benjamin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Hubble from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjamin has momentary wrist control but Hubble slips an elbow through the middle.
Hubble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hubble with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Hubble dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hubble 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.
Hubble throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
Benjamin works over Hubble's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Edwin Hubble has been cut.
Hubble has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benjamin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benjamin.
Hubble tries to land a leg kick but Benjamin saw it coming and moves away.
Hubble misses the shot to the body.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut.
Benjamin throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Hubble counters with a single leg into guard. Benjamin didn't expect that.
Benjamin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hubble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hubble pushes down on Benjamin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hubble drops an elbow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Hubble slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Hubble throwing shots but Benjamin is blocking nicely.
Hubble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benjamin is not content to let Hubble control the position.
Hubble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benjamin can do to turn this around?
Hubble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benjamin's head.
Benjamin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hubble.
Hubble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hubble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hubble is trying to control. Benjamin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benjamin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hubble.
Hubble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benjamin is trying to stand back up but Hubble is controlling him
#T2#
Benjamin is staying active underneath Hubble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hubble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hubble stops Benjamin from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Hubble there.
Hubble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hubble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hubble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin defending well though.
Hubble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benjamin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin tries to kick Hubble off but Hubble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benjamin taking some punishment here, with Hubble in his half guard. #T3#
Hubble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin defending well though.
Hubble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Benjamin is rocked!
Hubble is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benjamin is still in real trouble! Can Hubble finish him?
Hubble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hubble scores with a big shot! Benjamin's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Benjamin! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Hubble!
Edwin Hubble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 182
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Benjamin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Benjamin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benjamin lands with a good body shot.
Luuk Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Benjamin moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Benjamin. #KD#
Benjamin lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Benjamin takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjamin fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brown to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brown looks to clinch but Benjamin throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brown taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin! |
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Event:
RISE 172
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Benjamin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benjamin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hubble fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Benjamin misses the target.
Hubble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hubble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hubble motions for Benjamin to come forward. Hubble throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benjamin throws the left hand but Hubble avoids the punch easily.
Hubble staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Benjamin. #TD#
Hubble manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benjamin on his heels. He'll look to pass Benjamin's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hubble throws a big elbow that misses.
Hubble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hubble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hubble lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Hubble postures up in Benjamin's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin blocks it.
Hubble has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hubble throws a big right hand that misses.
Hubble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hubble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hubble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hubble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hubble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benjamin is pulling down on Hubble's head. It's preventing any offense from Hubble, at least for the moment.
Benjamin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benjamin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hubble throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hubble scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hubble throwing strikes from guard but Benjamin blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benjamin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hubble is looking to work some ground and pound but Benjamin has wrist control.
Hubble looking to pass the guard.
Hubble throwing strikes from guard but Benjamin blocks nicely.
Hubble cracks Benjamin with a solid left hand.
Benjamin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hubble tries to free his leg and advance position but Benjamin is retaining full guard.
Benjamin trying to control the position.
Hubble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hubble lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Hubble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hubble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hubble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hubble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benjamin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hubble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hubble wants to pass the guard but Benjamin is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hubble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benjamin looking to control.
Hubble advances to half guard.
Hubble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hubble throwing shots but Benjamin is blocking nicely.
Benjamin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hubble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Hubble landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benjamin is trying to stand.
Hubble thows a huge punch but Benjamin dodges it nicely.
Hubble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benjamin is looking to control Hubble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benjamin avoid being mounted?
Hubble wants to pass the guard but Benjamin is defending well.
Benjamin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benjamin is trying is best to control the position here.
Hubble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hubble is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hubble throwing shots but Benjamin is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Hubble dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Benjamin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hubble.
Hubble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benjamin as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benjamin! But no joy.
Hubble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hubble misses with a low kick as Benjamin jumps back.
Benjamin unleashes a big counter combination but Hubble bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benjamin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benjamin throws a hook but Hubble blocks it.
A low kick from Hubble is predictable there
enabling Benjamin to counter with a crisp jab.
Hubble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benjamin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hubble.
A countering left hand to the body from Benjamin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Hubble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benjamin was covering up waiting for the punch and Hubble finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Hubble drops back looking for a leg! Benjamin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benjamin manages to kick Hubble off! Hubble jumps back into Benjamin's guard. #T1#
Hubble passes Benjamin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hubble stops Benjamin from getting back to his feet.
Hubble thows a huge punch but Benjamin dodges it nicely.
Hubble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin defending well though.
Benjamin gets full guard.
Hubble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hubble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hubble is looking to work some ground and pound but Benjamin has wrist control.
Hubble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hubble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benjamin can do to turn this around?
Hubble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benjamin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hubble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hubble looking to pass the guard.
Hubble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benjamin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benjamin pulls Hubble in close to his closed guard and prevents Hubble from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hubble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hubble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hubble slips nicely into half guard.
Hubble working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Hubble wants to pass to mount but Benjamin is defending the position.
Hubble throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Benjamin to regain full guard.
Benjamin can't keep his opponent in guard - Hubble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hubble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hubble thows a huge punch but Benjamin dodges it nicely.
Hubble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hubble wants to free his trapped foot but Benjamin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hubble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin defending well though.
Hubble throwing shots but Benjamin is blocking nicely.
Hubble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benjamin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benjamin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Benjamin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hubble. #T4#
Hubble not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hubble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hubble uses his free foot to push down on Benjamin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benjamin.
Benjamin is in a horrible position here. Hubble smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hubble with shots to the head and body - Benjamin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hubble raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Benjamin is looking to get to half guard.
Benjamin taking shots to the head. #ROC#Benjamin is rocked!
Hubble postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Benjamin badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hubble around the waist but Hubble pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hubble is the winner by TKO! Hubble jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Hubble!
A very excited looking Edwin Hubble 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. |
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Event:
RISE 162
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Huust throws a combination. Benjamin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benjamin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huust slips a jab from Benjamin.
Benjamin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Huust.
Huust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Huust ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands with an uppercut that bounces Huust off the cage and back into range.
Huust wants to clinch
and Huust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huust throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Benjamin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Huust definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Huust lands with a straight right. Benjamin didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huust misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin unleashes a big counter combination but Huust bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huust throws out the jab.
Benjamin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reico Huust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Huust throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
It seemed like Benjamin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huust slips a straight right by Benjamin.#T1#
Huust misses with an uppercut
enabling Benjamin to counter with a crisp jab.
Huust keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Huust slips under a jab from Benjamin.
A quick step to the side and Huust tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benjamin throws out a leg kick but Huust moves out of range and Benjamin only half commits.
Huust thuds a left hand into Benjamin's body.
A head kick misses from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Huust's head but Huust sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benjamin manages to avoid it.
Benjamin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Huust jabs Benjamin right on the nose. Benjamin blinks but takes it well.
Benjamin checks a leg kick.
Huust throws a lazy uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut.
Huust swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Huust is rocked!
Huust throws a lazy uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Huust is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 good leg kick by Benjamin.
Benjamin works the jab nicely.#T2#
Benjamin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Huust falls backwards - clearly groggy! Benjamin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin! |
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Event:
RISE 152
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benjamin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Liam Murphy has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin is just out of range.
Benjamin is looking for a counter combo.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin is just out of range.
Benjamin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Benjamin counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Benjamin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Benjamin moved away.
Benjamin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Benjamin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benjamin tried to counter with a leg kick but Murphy avoided it.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benjamin throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin moves away.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Benjamin moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Benjamin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Benjamin counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy misses with a hook
#KD#
and Benjamin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murphy! Benjamin lets Murphy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
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!
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
Benjamin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Murphy tests Benjamin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Liam Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benjamin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Benjamin's leg. Benjamin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Benjamin takes one on the button.
Benjamin misses with a looping right.
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Benjamin throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Benjamin.
Benjamin throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a body kick that stops Benjamin in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Benjamin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Benjamin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy feints and then cracks Benjamin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benjamin down.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick lands for Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Benjamin.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benjamin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam Murphy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Benjamin moved out of range nicely.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benjamin drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liam Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benjamin back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Benjamin needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benjamin slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Murphy backs away, Benjamin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Benjamin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benjamin misses with a body shot.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Benjamin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benjamin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Benjamin walks into a left hand.
A big left from Benjamin misses.
Murphy throws a leg kick which misses Benjamin's front leg but catches the back leg as Benjamin tries to avoid it.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Benjamin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy stuns Benjamin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benjamin in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
#T3#
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin.
Benjamin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Benjamin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Benjamin is looking to counter punch.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Murphy thows a leg kick but Benjamin checks it
and Benjamin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benjamin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benjamin's head backwards.
Murphy wants to slow Benjamin down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy punishes Benjamin's body with a nice straight punch.
Benjamin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Benjamin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Murphy'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Murphy slips under a jab from Benjamin.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Benjamin moved out of range nicely.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Benjamin moved out of range nicely.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy swings for the body but Benjamin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benjamin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benjamin lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Murphy misses the jab.
Benjamin throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy cracks Benjamin with a good jab.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Liam Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin is just out of range.
It looked like Benjamin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benjamin slips under a jab from Murphy.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Benjamin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Benjamin misses with a hook
letting Murphy counter with a right hand. #T3#
Benjamin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benjamin slips under a jab from Murphy.
Benjamin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Luuk Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Benjamin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benjamin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Benjamin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Benjamin saw that one coming.
Benjamin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benjamin. That did some damage!
Murphy throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Murphy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy! |
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Event:
RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Benjamin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benjamin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher.
Benjamin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benjamin misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Benjamin.#T1#
Fisher moves away from the strike by Benjamin.
Fisher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benjamin throws a combination that misses
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Benjamin takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
Benjamin misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Fisher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Benjamin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luuk Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin cracks Fisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benjamin throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Benjamin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benjamin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher. #T3#
Benjamin throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.#KD#
Benjamin drops Fisher with a beautiful combination! Fisher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benjamin is looking for the KO!#ROC#Fisher is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Benjamin misses the target.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
Fisher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benjamin throws a big shot that misses.
Fisher seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Benjamin tries a low kick but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
Benjamin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Benjamin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Benjamin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fisher! But no joy.
Benjamin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luuk Benjamin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benjamin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fisher back to the cage. Benjamin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Benjamin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fisher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benjamin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fisher counters with a straight right hand.
Fisher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benjamin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Benjamin.
A telegraphed right hand from Benjamin misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fisher! But no joy.#T1#
Benjamin tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benjamin throws a combination that misses
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benjamin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Benjamin. #T2#
Benjamin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benjamin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benjamin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fisher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benjamin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fisher might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benjamin has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Benjamin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Benjamin is predictable there
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Benjamin is rocked!
Benjamin throws a right hand that misses
and Fisher counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fisher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Fisher waved his t-shirt featuring New Standard's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
RISE 139
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Sterling misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benjamin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sterling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Benjamin catches Sterling right on the button with a cross.
Benjamin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.#TD2#
Sterling feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sterling trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benjamin tries to get out of the position.
Sterling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benjamin is adopting a defensive guard.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
Sterling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling stops Benjamin from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benjamin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Benjamin misses its intended target.
Benjamin looks to land a combination but Sterling avoids it well.
Sterling has a takedown stuffed.
Sterling closes the distance and clinches up with Benjamin, looking for a takedown. Sterling pushes Benjamin against the cage but Benjamin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Benjamin throws a lazy right hand but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benjamin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sterling.
Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Sterling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Benjamin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benjamin's waist but Benjamin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Benjamin plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Sterling swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Sterling face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luuk Benjamin! |
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Event:
RISE 133
Date: Jan 06, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Benjamin misses.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benjamin.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Benjamin avoids it well.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Benjamin's knee but Benjamin avoids it well.
Benjamin throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Benjamin.
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Benjamin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Benjamin misses its intended target.
Murphy throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Benjamin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Benjamin slips under a jab.
Benjamin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benjamin with a hook.
Benjamin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy misses with a looping right.#T2#
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
It looked like Benjamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benjamin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
A big right from Benjamin misses.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut.
Benjamin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Benjamin misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luuk Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benjamin.
Murphy flicks out a counter leg kick but Benjamin steps away.#T3#
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benjamin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Benjamin looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benjamin with a body shot.
Murphy tries to bum rush Benjamin with a series of wild strikes but Benjamin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benjamin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benjamin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benjamin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Murphy misses. #T4#
Benjamin connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy blocks a head kick by Benjamin.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Benjamin connects with a jab.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy tries to work over Benjamin's front leg with a kick but Benjamin checks it.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benjamin throws out the jab.
Benjamin misses with a hook
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Benjamin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Benjamin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut.
Benjamin takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Benjamin shakes it off.
Benjamin loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benjamin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Benjamin throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Benjamin misses the target.
Benjamin takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
As Benjamin backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Benjamin manages to avoid it all.
Murphy 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 big left from Benjamin misses.
Murphy connects with the punch.#ROC2#Benjamin is rocked!
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benjamin swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Benjamin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benjamin is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Murphy doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Benjamin crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Benjamin's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Murphy! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship IX
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Benjamin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Micah Murray has been cut.
Benjamin lands a glancing blow to the side of Murray's head.#ROC#Murray is rocked!
Benjamin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Murray - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luuk Benjamin!
Luuk Benjamin retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 7
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Zinc wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Zinc gets a clinch.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Benjamin.
Benjamin blocking some punches.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zinc has a couple of punches blocked by Benjamin.
I was talking to Zinc's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benjamin.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc throws a head punch that misses.
Benjamin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin blocking some punches.
Benjamin's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Benjamin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Benjamin.
Benjamin blocks an uppercut.
Benjamin misses with the head strike.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zinc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benjamin blocks an uppercut.
Benjamin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinc misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Zinc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zinc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zinc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin wants to break free but Zinc has control.
Benjamin lands a body punch.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
Benjamin lands a nice uppercut.
Benjamin lands a right hand.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zinc.
A short body shot lands from Benjamin as the two fighters clinch.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zinc throws a punch but it's blocked by Benjamin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zinc.
Benjamin lands an uppercut.#T2#
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benjamin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benjamin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Zinc is rocked!
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
Zinc wants to clinch
and Benjamin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Zinc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Zinc has Benjamin up against the cage in a clinch.
Benjamin can't find room to land a body shot as Zinc controls the action.
Benjamin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zinc seems to have got his legs back now.
Zinc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin throws a head punch that misses.
Zinc misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benjamin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zinc tries to clinch up
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Zinc looks to clinch
and Benjamin counters with a huge left! Zinc is in big trouble! He's backing up but Benjamin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zinc from any more damage. A dominating finish by Benjamin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin!
Luuk Benjamin is the new featherweight champion!
RInger Zinc was interviewed post fight and said 'He was just lucky'. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship V
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Doolan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Doolan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doolan misses with a double jab.
Benjamin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doolan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benjamin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doolan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benjamin thuds his right hand into Doolan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benjamin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doolan.
Benjamin with a nice calf kick.
Doolan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Doolan 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doolan moves forwards but Benjamin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doolan lands a two punch combo.
Benjamin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benjamin connects with a body shot.
Doolan throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin. #T1#
Doolan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doolan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benjamin.
Doolan walks into a stiff left hand from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doolan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benjamin counters with a nice body shot.
Doolan looks winded!
Benjamin drops Doolan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Benjamin 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 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin!
Mickey Doolan spoke after the fight, saying 'Man this game is tough. You lose a fight and it sits there on your record to remind you. I only hope we get to run it back.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benjamin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benjamin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Benjamin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin.
A punch lands to the side of Benjamin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Benjamin.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benjamin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benjamin throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benjamin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Fernando Lopez has been cut.
Benjamin throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Benjamin looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin.#T1#
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez sizes up Benjamin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benjamin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lopez lands a jab.
A lazy left from Benjamin finds it's target.
Benjamin throws an overhand right that drops Lopez like a sack of potatoes! Benjamin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt slips a straight right by Benjamin.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Hunt is looking to clinch. #KD#
Benjamin drops Hunt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hunt looks back up at him and smiles so Benjamin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Hunt is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
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!
Benjamin knocks out Hunt with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Benjamin before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Benjamin picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luuk Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benjamin with a hook.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Benjamin counters with a huge left! Gracie is in big trouble! He's backing up but Benjamin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gracie from any more damage. A dominating finish by Benjamin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Slasher slips under a jab.
Slasher cracks a nice hook into Benjamin's ribs.
Slasher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benjamin.
The fighters circling - Slasher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slasher misses with a looping left.
Benjamin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benjamin slips under a jab from Slasher.
Benjamin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benjamin moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Benjamin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benjamin misses with a hook. Slasher ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin throws out a powerful jab.
Slasher misses with an uppercut. Benjamin saw that one coming.
Slasher throws the left hand but Benjamin avoids the punch easily.
Benjamin throwing a counter right hand but Slasher manages to avoid it.#T1#
Benjamin slips a straight right by Slasher.
Slasher just misses with a punch to the body.
Slasher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benjamin manages to avoid it.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slasher misses the body punch #KD#
and Benjamin counters with a nice right hand that sends Slasher toppling to the canvas! Slasher scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Benjamin finish him?!#ROC#Slasher is rocked!
Benjamin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slasher is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
A big left from Benjamin misses.
Slasher seems to have recovered his senses.
Slasher 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.
Slasher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tykas Slasher 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.
Slasher throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Benjamin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slasher! Benjamin lets Slasher back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Benjamin cracks Slasher with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Slasher tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Benjamin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Slasher is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Dodson misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Benjamin moves into the clinch.
Dodson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benjamin to keep the fight standing.
Dodson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benjamin lands with a left to the head.
Benjamin gets through Dodson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Benjamin.
Benjamin scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin works on Dodson's body with a couple of short punches.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Dodson's head.
Benjamin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benjamin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Dodson is rocked!
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Dodson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dodson looking for a takedown.
Benjamin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dodson backwards.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dodson tries to pull guard but Benjamin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin.
Dodson tries to break free but Benjamin pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Benjamin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dodson to his knees! Benjamin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin! |
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