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Event:
CFC 594
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Benoit moves out of range as Chibaclov strikes.
Chibaclov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chibaclov throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Benoit counters with a shoot takedown. Chibaclov fights it but they end up in guard.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Benoit trying to hold on to Chibaclov's head to control him but Chibaclov postures up.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov trying to control from half guard but Benoit is working away. #T1#
Benoit tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg.
Benoit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chibaclov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chibaclov passes Benoit's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benoit defends it well.
Chibaclov wants to control but Benoit is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benoit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov. #T2#
Benoit is looking to control Chibaclov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benoit avoid being mounted?
Chibaclov trying to mount his opponent but Benoit defends it.
Benoit works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benoit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benoit keeping full guard, as Chibaclov tries to pass.
Chibaclov advances position into side control!#T3#
Chibaclov working away.
Chibaclov trying to control the position but Benoit is working away. #SUB2#
Chibaclov tries for a kimura but Benoit is defending well. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benoit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Benoit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Chibaclov is not content to let Benoit control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chibaclov actively working from the bottom here.
Benoit lands with a punch from half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benoit scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Benoit has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chibaclov defend it? Benoit steps over the head and cranks it - Chibaclov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Benoit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Benoit! |
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Event:
CFC 585
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Benoit.
Benoit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Vanorden responds with a good body kick, but Benoit manages to step out the way in time.
Benoit fails with the takedown
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit moves out of range of the body kick from Vanorden.
Vanorden slips a jab and a cross from Benoit.
Benoit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##KD2#
Vanorden cracks Benoit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Benoit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vanorden finish him?
#ROC2#Benoit is rocked!
Benoit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanorden counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Benoit out cold! What a finish! Vanorden is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ty Vanorden!
A victorious Ty Vanorden 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 575
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Babcock moves in looking to clinch but Benoit pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Benoit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benoit throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Babcock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit misses the jab.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benoit sprawls and moves away.
Babcock avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Babcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
Babcock misses with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Babcock!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benoit is defended easily by Babcock.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Benoit 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.#T1#
Babcock swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Benoit counters with a single leg into guard. Babcock didn't expect that.
Benoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard.
Babcock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Babcock's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit stands and throws Babcock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Babcock can't do much from the bottom here.
Babcock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Benoit trying to control the position but Babcock is working away.
Benoit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Benoit moves into full mount!
Benoit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit trying to control but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock wants to control but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Benoit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Babcock wants to control but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit with shots to the head and body - Babcock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Benoit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benoit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benoit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Babcock is desperately trying to improve his position but Benoit has a good base and remains in mount.
Benoit with shots to the head and body - Babcock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Benoit scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Babcock?
#ROC2#Babcock is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Benoit! Babcock is hurt baaadly! Benoit is firing away with more strikes - Babcock is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Benoit! |
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Event:
CFC 568
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Toda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benoit swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Benoit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toda did well to prevent Benoit getting side control.#SUB#
Benoit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toda sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toda is trying to maintain the position but Benoit is very close to passing his half guard.
Toda manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Toda working for a triangle but Benoit defends it easily.
Benoit stands up over Toda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benoit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Toda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit lands a couple of digs.
Benoit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benoit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benoit stands and throws Toda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Toda on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Benoit cracks Toda with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Toda wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Benoit has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Toda's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Toda is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Benoit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Benoit! |
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Event:
CFC 565
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Benoit backs off Murray throws a huge counter combo but Benoit manages to avoid it all.
Benoit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray .
Benoit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been hearing reports that Benoit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit fails to land the takedown.
Murray throws a hook but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Benoit was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray thuds his shin into the meat of Benoit's side.
Murray throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Benoit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murray won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benoit trying to control the position but Murray is working away.
Murray can't do much from the bottom here.
Benoit controls the position.
Benoit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murray some visible discomfort.
Murray dodges the ground and pound from Benoit.#T2#
Murray stops Benoit from passing to mount.
Benoit cracks Murray with a big elbow.
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Murray defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit working the ground and pound from side control.
Benoit throws a strike aimed at the side of Murray 's head but Murray avoids it well.#SUB#
Benoit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Benoit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benoit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Benoit controlling the position from side mount.
Benoit trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Benoit crashes against the mat.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Benoit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benoit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Murray regains half guard, as Benoit was trying to land strikes.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benoit throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray wants to control but Benoit is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Benoit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Benoit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Benoit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murray on his heels. He'll look to pass Murray 's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit postures up and lands a big shot to Murray 's brow.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray controls Benoit momentarily but Benoit frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benoit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Benoit scoring with some ground and pound.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benoit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benoit trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Benoit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benoit pushing down on Murray 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benoit throws a strike but Murray avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Murray keeping full guard, as Benoit tries to pass.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benoit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benoit with a nice head shot there.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benoit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benoit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benoit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benoit working some strikes from top position.
Benoit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benoit throws an elbow that misses. Murray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benoit's guard. Nice move by Murray !#REVB#
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Benoit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Benoit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Benoit is tightening it up a little... Murray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Murray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Murray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Benoit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Benoit! |
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Event:
CFC 554
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Benoit counter with a right hand.
A jab from Benoit misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Frank misses its target.
James Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benoit throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Benoit moves away and avoids it.
Benoit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frank getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like James Benoit has been cut.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Benoit.
Benoit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank cracks Benoit with a good jab.
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Benoit scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
A left lands for Benoit.
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank misses with a hook. Benoit ducked under it nicely.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frank enables Benoit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frank manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frank can't keep his opponent in guard - Benoit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benoit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benoit works his foot free and advances to mount.
Benoit sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Frank wants to hold on but Benoit pushes him away.
Frank takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Benoit looking to control but Frank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benoit avoids the attempt from Frank to control.
Benoit lands a nice shot to the head.
Frank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benoit on the ground.
Frank in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Benoit is working for a guillotine from mount but Frank frees his head quite easily.
Benoit lands a big shot there that rocks Frank but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Frank taking shots to the head.
Benoit scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Frank?
Benoit with a couple of short strikes.
Frank can't escape the position.
Benoit controlling from the full mount.
Benoit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Benoit looking to control but Frank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benoit controlling from the full mount.
Benoit trying to control but Frank is having none of it.
Benoit lands with some strikes.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benoit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benoit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Benoit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Frank is looking to improve his position but Benoit isn't that keen on the idea.
Benoit landing strikes from the mount.
Benoit working Frank over with strikes here.
Frank tries to hold on but Benoit pushes him away.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benoit lands with some strikes.
Benoit lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Frank hang on?
Benoit wants to control the pace but Frank is squirming around nicely.
Benoit landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Benoit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Benoit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Benoit throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Frank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
Benoit swings widly with a right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Freaky Frank is winning the standup battle so far.
Benoit throws a right and a left that Frank avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Frank.
Benoit looks to land a combination. Frank sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frank misses the jab.
Benoit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Benoit misses with an uppercut
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Frank finds it's way through Benoit's defenses.
Benoit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Benoit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Frank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank tests Benoit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit misses with a two punch combination.
Frank with a nice cross.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Frank.
Benoit swings widly with a right hand
and Frank counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Benoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Frank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frank is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frank misses with a hook. Benoit ducked under it nicely.
Frank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Benoit slips a straight right by Frank.
Benoit throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot.
Freaky Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit needs to keep his hands up - Frank had a free shot at his head there.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Benoit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frank drops his hands momentarily and Benoit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benoit throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Frank missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Benoit misses with a lunging right hand
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benoit swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benoit misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a double jab
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Frank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Benoit's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Benoit throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benoit misses with an uppercut
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benoit moves out of range of the strikes.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Frank tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit misses with a left hand
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Benoit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benoit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Benoit scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Benoit.
Benoit with a hook.
Frank connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benoit momentarily.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank slips under a jab.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Benoit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benoit misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Benoit drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Frank swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Benoit's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Frank! |
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Event:
CFC 540
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Farquharson drives through with a takedown into Benoit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benoit looking to control.
#SUB2#
Farquharson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Benoit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Benoit looking for a guillotine here but Farquharson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Benoit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farquharson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Benoit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farquharson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Benoit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Farquharson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Benoit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farquharson defends it easily.
Farquharson distracts Benoit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Benoit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquharson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquharson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farquharson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Benoit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farquharson works over Benoit with some ground and pound from guard.
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Farquharson works over Benoit with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Benoit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farquharson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farquharson with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Benoit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farquharson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Farquharson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
Farquharson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Farquharson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benoit's head.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Benoit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Benoit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farquharson defends it easily.
Farquharson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benoit's head.
Farquharson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Benoit's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamish Farquharson! |
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Event:
WCMMA New York 1
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Benoit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benoit thuds his right hand into Chugunov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Benoit as he connects with a hook.
Benoit throws a good cross that connects.
Benoit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chugunov's head.
Benoit with a hook.
Benoit lands with a hook. Chugunov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chugunov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Benoit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chugunov attempts a counter takedown but Benoit avoids it well and moves away.
Benoit connects with the punch.
Benoit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chugunov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chugunov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benoit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benoit connects with a looping right hand.
Benoit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chugunov on the side of the head.
Benoit connects with a right hand. Chugunov shakes it off.#T2#
Benoit scores with a hook.
Benoit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chugunov under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugunov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chugunov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benoit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Benoit.
A jab from Benoit finds it's way through Chugunov's defenses.
Benoit stuns Chugunov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benoit.
Grigoriy Chugunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Benoit.
Good exchange - Benoit coming out on top.
Chugunov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benoit scores with a jab. Chugunov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benoit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chugunov in his tracks.
Benoit connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Benoit works the jab nicely.
Benoit dips to his left and cracks Chugunov with an uppercut!
Chugunov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benoit throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Chugunov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chugunov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugunov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Chugunov is sitting in close to Benoit's body. Benoit has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chugunov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chugunov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Benoit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Benoit! |
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