Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 412: Handerson v Cole
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Dennis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bensol throws out a counter right but Dennis avoids it with no problem.
Bensol throws a leg kick #TD#
so Dennis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dennis trying to control but Bensol is working from the bottom.
Bensol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bensol managing to control the position.
Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis content to stall in guard here.
Bensol keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensol wants to sweep here but Dennis controlling him for the moment.
Bensol pulls Dennis in close to his closed guard and prevents Dennis from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Bensol controls Dennis momentarily but Dennis frees himself.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Bensol.
Bensol keeps trying to improve his position.
Bensol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennis.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Bensol.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bensol is retaining full guard.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Bensol keeps moving.
Dennis throwing strikes from guard but Bensol blocks nicely.
Dennis stands and throws Bensol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dennis grinds an elbow into Bensol's temple. #T2#
Bensol is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dennis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bensol is looking to regain half guard here but Dennis keeps moving and retains side control.
Bensol is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Bensol is trying to get back to half guard.
Dennis trying to control the position but Bensol is working away.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bensol is trying to improve his position.
Bensol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dennis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dennis working Bensol over with strikes. #T3#
Dennis is controlling the pace.
Bensol manages to get to full guard.
Dennis works over Bensol with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Bensol keeps moving.
Dennis is fighting to break Bensol's control of his arms but Bensol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bensol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dennis throwing strikes from guard but Bensol blocks nicely.
Dennis is working Bensol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Bensol.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bensol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bensol keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Dennis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis cracks Bensol with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bensol wants to improve his position but instead Dennis has moved into half guard.
Dennis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bensol works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bensol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemp Dennis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bensol scores with a hook.#TD#
Dennis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bensol keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Bensol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.
Bensol looking for a sweep. Not yet Bensol, not yet.
Bensol is still trying to improve position.
Bensol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bensol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kemp Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bensol is retaining full guard.
Bensol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennis 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.
Dennis won't allow Bensol to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Bensol keeps moving.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bensol's head.#T1#
Dennis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bensol keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bensol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis trying to control but Bensol is working from the bottom.
Dennis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bensol is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bensol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bensol trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Bensol keeps moving.
Bensol looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dennis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bensol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennis somewhat.
Bensol looks to land a right hand but Dennis moved out of range.
Bensol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt - Bensol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemp Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis looks for a takedown but Bensol sprawls well.
A jab from Bensol does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.#T3#
Dennis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bensol counters with a stiff right hand.
Bensol throws the left hand but Dennis avoids the punch easily.
Bensol throws a hook to the side of Dennis's head but Dennis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dennis feinted with a counter takedown.
Dennis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bensol. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Dennis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bensol's guard.
Bensol working a defensive guard here.
Dennis throws a big right hand that misses.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bensol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bensol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dennis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bensol controls the pace.
Bensol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Bensol from controlling successfully.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bensol is one step ahead there.
Bensol trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Dennis has control of Bensol's left arm, preventing Bensol from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dennis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bensol has his hands clasped together but Dennis extends and breaks Bensol's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dennis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kemp Dennis!
A relieved looking Kemp Dennis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 403: Sitsongrit v Strong
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but Bensol shows good takedown defense.
Shorts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shorts slips under a jab.
Bensol throws a jab but it's blocked by Shorts.
Bensol looks to score with a jab to the body but Shorts is just out of range.
Shorts closes the distance and clinches up with Bensol, looking for a takedown. Shorts pushes Bensol against the cage but Bensol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Bensol.
Shorts walks into a left hand.
A jab from Bensol misses.
Shorts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bensol.
Bensol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts has his takedown stuffed
and Bensol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tobi Bensol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bensol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bensol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bensol misses with a hook #TD#
and Shorts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bensol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bensol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shorts is one step ahead there.
Shorts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shorts wants to pass the guard but Bensol is keeping the position.
Bensol keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Bensol has Shorts pulled in close to control his posture.
Bensol wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bensol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bensol slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Shorts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bensol's guard. #REVR#
Shorts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bensol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shorts is one step ahead there.
Bensol wants to stand up but Shorts is controlling him.
Shorts throwing strikes but missing.
Bensol wants to sweep but no luck.
Bensol has momentary wrist control but Shorts slips an elbow through the middle.
Shorts tries to free his leg and advance position but Bensol is retaining full guard.
Bensol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shorts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shorts 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.
Shorts is looking to work some ground and pound but Bensol has wrist control.#T3#
Shorts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bensol keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shorts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shorts wants to control from the top but Bensol keeps moving.
Bensol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bensol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bensol throws a body punch but Shorts moves out of range.
Shorts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bensol defends well and Shorts ends up having to push Bensol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Shorts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shorts is trying to control the action in half guard but Bensol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shorts working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Bensol wants to improve his position but Shorts is controlling well.
Shorts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bensol is trying to maintain the position but Shorts is very close to passing his half guard.
Bensol is looking to improve his position.
Shorts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bensol is looking to control Shorts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bensol avoid being mounted?
Bensol tries to roll over but Shorts keeps him under control.
Shorts thows a huge punch but Bensol dodges it nicely.
Shorts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bensol trying to control but Shorts postures up.
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 Henry Shorts will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bensol loads up on a big right hand but Shorts slips the punch.
Bensol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bensol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bensol swings for the body but Shorts moves out of range.
Shorts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bensol sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Shorts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bensol was covering up waiting for the punch and Shorts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bensol has momentary wrist control but Shorts slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shorts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bensol wants to control the position but Shorts says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Henry Shorts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shorts tries to pass to full mount but Bensol defends it.
Shorts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bensol trying to control but Shorts postures up.
Bensol wants to improve his position but Shorts is controlling well. #T1#
Shorts trying to control from half guard but Bensol is working away.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bensol taking some punishment here, with Shorts in his half guard.
Bensol is controlling Shorts's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shorts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bensol's head.
Shorts working over Bensol with some ground and pound. Bensol looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shorts lands strikes from half guard.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bensol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorts works his way into side control.
Bensol 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bensol is trying to get back to half guard.
Shorts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Bensol regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shorts lands a nice short elbow.
Shorts throwing shots but Bensol is blocking nicely.
Shorts lands with a punch from half guard.
Bensol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shorts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bensol wants to control but Shorts is keeping busy.
Shorts working the head and body with strikes.
Shorts works his way into side control. #SUB#
Shorts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bensol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bensol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Shorts looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bensol is avoiding damage well.
Shorts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bensol keeps working.
Bensol struggling a bit here.
Bensol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shorts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shorts landing a few strikes.
Bensol takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bensol wants to control but Shorts postures up.
An elbow from Shorts crashes against the mat.
Shorts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bensol is trying to get back to half guard.
Shorts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Shorts working the ground and pound from side control.
Shorts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bensol can do to turn this around?
Shorts is looking to take a break and control but Bensol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shorts landing a few strikes.
Shorts scoring with punches from side control.
Bensol takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bensol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shorts grinds an elbow into Bensol's temple.
Bensol is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bensol is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bensol is concentrating on defense, preventing Shorts from advancing position. #SUB#
Shorts is working for a kimura but Bensol is defending it quite comfortably.
Shorts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Shorts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but Bensol shows good takedown defense.
Shorts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bensol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shorts somewhat.
Bensol throws out a counter right but Shorts avoids it with no problem.
Bensol misses the shot to the body.
Shorts fails with the takedown
and Bensol counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bensol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bensol stuffs the takedown.
Shorts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bensol.
Shorts tries to counter with a takedown but Bensol is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts tries for a takedown but Bensol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shorts slips under a jab.
Bensol cracks Shorts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bensol misses the shot to the body.
Shorts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bensol sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Bensol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shorts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shorts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bensol is fending him off so far but Shorts persists. Nope, Bensol circles away and we're back to standing.
Tobi Bensol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Bensol gets caught flat footed, as Shorts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bensol trying to keep a closed guard but Shorts is proving a slippery customer.
Shorts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shorts pushes down on Bensol's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shorts lands with a punch from half guard.
Shorts is stalling here. Bensol is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shorts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bensol has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shorts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tobi Bensol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bensol is looking to take a break and control but Shorts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shorts struggling a bit here.
Bensol trying to control the position but Shorts is working away.
Shorts is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Bensol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bensol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bensol staying calm.
Bensol trying to control the action but Shorts is working from the bottom.
Shorts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shorts manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bensol trying to control but Shorts is working from the bottom.
Bensol is fighting to break Shorts's control of his arms but Shorts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shorts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bensol trying to control the position from guard on top but Shorts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bensol takes a swing at Shorts's ribcage but misses.
Shorts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Shorts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bensol to the mat! Bensol manages to get full guard.
Bensol wants to sweep but no luck.
Bensol wants to hit a sweep here but Shorts passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bensol there!
Henry Shorts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shorts controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tobi Bensol.
I think Shorts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 396: Bjorkman v Karter
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Da Prince slips a jab from Bensol.
Da Prince slips under a jab from Bensol.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bensol.
Bensol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Prince has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Da Prince takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bensol slips under a jab from Da Prince.
We've been told by Bensol's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bensol moves away from the strike by Da Prince.
Bensol staying out of range there.
Bensol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Prince needs to keep his hands up - Bensol had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut.
Bensol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Prince gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bensol slips a straight right by Da Prince.
Da Prince bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bensol's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Prince throws a jab but it's blocked by Bensol.
We've been informed that Da Prince has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Da Prince lands a body shot.
Bensol looks to clinch
and Da Prince counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bensol is looking to clinch but Da Prince is avoiding it.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut
and Bensol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Da Prince throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bensol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Prince.
Da Prince closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut.
Bensol throws a jab when Da Prince was well out of range.
Da Prince takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Prince clobbers Bensol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bensol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Prince.
Da Prince throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bensol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bensol misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Bensol.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Prince fails to land with a series of punches.
Bensol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Prince let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Da Prince takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Prince scores with a shot to the body.
Da Prince throws a right and a left that Bensol avoids nicely.
Da Prince walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bensol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Prince uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bensol.
Da Prince swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Da Prince lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bensol manages to avoid it.
Da Prince moves away from the strike by Bensol.
Bensol misses with a body shot.
Da Prince looks to land a combination but Bensol avoids it well.
Bensol quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut
and Bensol counters with a stiff right hand.
Bensol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Prince.
Bensol throws a hook but Da Prince avoids it easily.#T3#
Bensol works Da Prince's body with a nice hook.
Da Prince checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Da Prince unleashes a big counter combination but Bensol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Da Prince throws a right hand that misses
and Bensol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bensol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Prince.
The fighters circling - Bensol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bensol slips under a jab from Da Prince.
Da Prince misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Bensol.#CUT#That has opened up Hiyness Da Prince's cut even more.
Bensol scores with the left hand. Da Prince knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Bensol - just one landing.
Da Prince works the jab nicely.
Nice shot by Bensol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bensol misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Prince. Bensol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bensol avoids the body shot from Da Prince. #T4#
Da Prince lands with a cross.
Da Prince looks to land a left hand but Bensol moved out of range nicely.
Da Prince swings for the body but Bensol moves out of range.
Bensol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bensol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Prince's head.
Bensol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Bensol misses.
Bensol takes a swing at Da Prince's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Prince! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Bensol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Prince doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#The cut above Hiyness Da Prince's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Bensol misses its intended target.
Da Prince misses with a hook
and Bensol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Prince bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bensol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Prince. Da Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobi Bensol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiyness Da Prince's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bensol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bensol misses with a hook
and Da Prince counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Da Prince might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bensol has got the better of the exchanges.
Bensol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bensol swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Prince counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tobi Bensol is winning the standup battle so far.
Bensol with a jab.
Da Prince swinging wildly here.
Bensol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bensol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Prince momentarily.
Bensol ducks under a wild hook from Da Prince.
Da Prince takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bensol swings for the body but Da Prince moves out of range.
Da Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bensol manages to avoid it.
Bensol connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#Hiyness Da Prince's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T1#
Bensol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bensol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Prince. Da Prince circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Da Prince is rocked!
Da Prince takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bensol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Prince connects with a single shot there.
Da Prince has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Da Prince moves forwards but Bensol connects with a nice, crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiyness Da Prince's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tobi Bensol!
Tobi Bensol was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 388: Barbosa v Easterly
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Bensol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Proh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensol.
Bensol misses with a hook. Proh ducked under it nicely.
Proh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bensol looks to land a left hand but Proh moved out of range nicely.
Bensol throws a shot to the body.
Proh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Proh.
Bensol just misses with a punch to the body.
Proh connects with a right hand. Bensol shakes it off.
Proh lunges at Bensol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bensol's hand.
Proh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bensol sprawls well. Bensol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Proh gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Proh looking to score a takedown here. Bensol is defending well but Proh drives through and ends up in Bensol's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Proh 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.#T1#
Bensol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Proh.
Bensol controlling Proh's posture.
Proh postures up in Bensol's guard and throws a big left but Bensol blocks it.
Bensol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Proh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bensol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bensol has his hands on Proh's head, controlling the position.
Proh postures up in Bensol's guard and throws a big left but Bensol blocks it.
Proh stopping the sweep attempt from Bensol.
Proh stands and throws Bensol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Proh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bensol wants to control but Proh postures up.#T2#
Bensol is trying to buck Proh off.
Proh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Proh working the ground and pound but Bensol is defending the strikes.
Bensol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bensol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bensol is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Proh seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Proh looks up at the clock and then as Bensol takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Proh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Proh.#T3#
Proh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Proh throws an elbow but Bensol slips to the side and avoids it well.
Proh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Proh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Proh working the ground and pound but Bensol is defending the strikes.
Bensol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bensol is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bensol dodges the ground and pound from Proh.
Bensol is trying to get back to half guard.
Proh tries to score with some ground and pound. Bensol controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bensol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Proh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Bensol is still trying to improve position.
Proh cracks Bensol with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Proh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bensol down.
Bensol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bensol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bensol moves into full guard.
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!
Bensol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Proh's guard. #REVB#
Proh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Proh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Proh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bensol wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riel Proh 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#
Proh misses with a looping left.
Proh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bensol is fending him off so far but Proh persists. Nope, Bensol circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Proh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bensol to the ground. Proh is now in Bensol's guard.
Bensol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Proh is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bensol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bensol wants to pass the guard but Proh is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh trying to control the position here.
Proh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bensol can do to turn this around?
Bensol trying to control the position from guard on top but Proh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Proh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bensol controls the pace.
Bensol trying to control but Proh is working from the bottom.
Proh controlling the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bensol won't allow Proh to sweep him here.
Proh is pulling down on Bensol's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Riel Proh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bensol wants to control from the top but Proh keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Proh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proh shoots and misses
and Bensol counters with a nice uppercut.
Proh throws a body punch but Bensol moves out of range.
A big right from Bensol misses.
Proh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bensol sprawls and moves away.
Proh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensol.#T3#
Proh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bensol.
Bensol looks to throw the jab but Proh is out of range.
Proh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bensol throws a looping overhand right but Proh ducks down to avoid it.
Proh 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.
Proh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bensol.
Proh loads up on a big right hand but Bensol slips the punch.#TD#
Proh gets a takedown into half guard.
Proh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bensol is looking to improve his position.
Bensol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Proh working over Bensol with some ground and pound. Bensol looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Proh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bensol wants to improve his position but Proh is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Proh.
Bensol 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.
Proh drops an elbow to the side of Bensol's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bensol is pressing down on Proh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Proh stops Bensol from standing up.
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Bensol blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bensol looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Proh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bensol trying to get back to full guard but Proh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Proh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Proh raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riel Proh dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bensol dips to his left and cracks Proh with an uppercut!
Proh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensol.
Bensol ducks under a wild hook from Proh.
Bensol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proh misses with a wild body shot.
Proh slips a jab from Bensol.
Proh misses with an uppercut.
Proh lands with a hook. Bensol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bensol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Proh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bensol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh tries for a takedown but Bensol circles away easily
and Bensol counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bensol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bensol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Proh moves out of range of the strikes.
Proh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bensol circles away.#T1##TD#
Proh scores with a takedown into Bensol's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bensol keeping moving, preventing Proh from controlling successfully.
Bensol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proh works over Bensol with some ground and pound from guard.
Bensol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Proh is one step ahead there.
Bensol keeping full guard, as Proh tries to pass.
Bensol can't keep his opponent in guard - Proh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tobi Bensol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Proh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bensol's head.
Proh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bensol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bensol has hold of Proh's hands but Proh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bensol is looking for a sweep. Proh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bensol wants to get back to his feet.
Proh wants to control but Bensol is keeping him busy.
Bensol gets full guard.
Proh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bensol is keeping the position for now.
Proh working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Bensol is looking to stand up but Proh isn't so interested in that idea.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Proh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bensol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bensol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Proh.
Proh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Proh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Proh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bensol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Proh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Proh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bensol's head.#T4#
Proh preventing the sweep.
Proh works over Bensol with some ground and pound from guard.
Bensol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Proh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Proh controlling the position.
Bensol looking to sit in guard and control but Proh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Proh distracts Bensol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Proh distracts Bensol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bensol trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riel Proh!
A less than humble Riel Proh misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 018
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Bensol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Tobi Bensol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Bensol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bensol scores with a nice right hand.
Bensol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bensol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bensol looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range. #CL#
Bensol moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Bensol misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Bensol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bensol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bensol moves away.
Bensol is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensol stalks Martin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martin's face. Martin staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Martin throws a hook but Bensol blocks it.
Bensol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bensol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin slips under a jab from Bensol.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bensol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bensol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bensol scores with a jab.
Bensol lands a slapping body shot.
Bensol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Bensol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martin tries to clinch up but Bensol circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Bensol misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bensol swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Martin misses with a straight left.
Bensol misses with a looping left.
Martin throws a counter combo.#CL#
Bensol has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin tries to work over Bensol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Martin.
A right handed body shot lands from Bensol.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bensol lands with a short shot to the head.
Bensol tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol pushes Martin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bensol misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bensol.
Bensol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bensol fails to land. #T3#
Martin misses with a body punch.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bensol fails to land.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bensol's elbow.
Bensol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land.
Bensol blocking some punches.
Bensol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Bensol.
Bensol tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bensol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Bensol - that landed with a thud.
Bensol prevents a body shot from Martin.
Bensol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bensol lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin looks winded!#T4#
Martin misses with a body punch.
Bensol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bensol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin wants to break free but Bensol has control.
Martin working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Bensol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bensol presses Martin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bensol scores with a hook to the body.
Bensol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin tries a body shot but Bensol blocks it.
Bensol works on Martin's body with a couple of short punches.
Bensol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bensol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
A short left from Bensol.
Bensol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bensol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobi Bensol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD#
Bensol cracks Martin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Martin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Bensol finish him? #ROC#Martin is rocked!
Bensol jabs at Martin's body.
Bensol pounces like a tiger and cracks Martin with a vicious hook! Martin is down but not out! Bensol follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tobi Bensol!
A very excited looking Tobi Bensol rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 014
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Bensol throws the left hand but Raita avoids the punch easily.
Raita avoids the body shot from Bensol.
Raita throws out a counter right but Bensol avoids it with no problem.
Raita buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raita tries to clinch but Bensol is having none of it.
It looked like Bensol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bensol with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raita to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Raita clinches up against the cage.
Raita scores with a shoulder strike.
Raita misses with a punch on the inside.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bensol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bensol lands a right hand.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raita.
Raita lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raita misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bensol. #BC#
Bensol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bensol throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Bensol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raita backwards.
Raita scores with a shoulder strike.
Bensol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bensol misses with the head strike.
Bensol lands a hook that snaps the head of Raita backwards.
Bensol working aggressively here.
Raita has a couple of punches blocked by Bensol.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raita misses with a punch on the inside.
Raita lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raita lands with a short shot to the head.
Raita softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raita misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raita works on Bensol's body with a couple of short punches.
Raita lands with a short shot to the head.
Bensol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raita backwards.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Raita misses with a punch to the body.
Bensol scores with a shoulder strike.
Raita scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bensol swings wildly with an uppercut but Raita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raita lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raita.
Raita has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bensol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raita can turn it around.
Bensol lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Bensol.
Raita misses with a punch to the body.
Raita throws a head punch that misses.
Bensol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raita misses with some punches.
Bensol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bensol scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Raita fails to land.
Bensol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bensol throws a punch but it's blocked by Raita.
Raita misses with some punches. #T3#
Raita digs a right hand underneath Bensol's ribcage. Bensol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Bensol.
Raita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raita makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
Raita pushes Bensol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bensol pushes Raita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bensol backwards.
Bensol tries a body shot but Raita blocks it.
Raita struggles to land a body shot inside as Bensol controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bensol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raita.
Raita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bensol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raita lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bensol manages to break the clinch.
Raita ducks under a wild hook from Bensol.
Raita replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bensol blocks it well.#T4#
Bensol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bensol with a jab.
Raita lands the left hand.
Raita lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Raita clinches.
Raita struggles to land a body shot inside as Bensol controls his hands.
Raita pushes Bensol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raita prevents a body shot from Bensol.
Raita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bensol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raita or not.
Bensol blocks a body shot from Raita.
Raita lands with a left to the head.
Raita lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bensol blocks a body shot from Raita.
Bensol lands a shot to the body.
Bensol tries to throw a body punch but Raita avoids it by throwing Bensol back against the cage. #BC#
Bensol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bensol jabs at Raita's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atlas Raita will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Raita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raita throws a right hand that misses
and Bensol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bensol slips a jab from Raita.
A big right from Bensol misses.
Nice defenses there by Raita.
Bensol throws a hook but Raita avoids it easily.
Bensol throws a shot from downtown. Raita moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Bensol's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raita. That's going to slow Bensol down.
Bensol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bensol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raita connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensol throws a jab when Raita was well out of range.
Bensol stuns Raita with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bensol. Raita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bensol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bensol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Raita misses its intended target. #T1#
Bensol misses with a left hand
and Raita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Raita looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raita pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raita lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raita lands with a kick to the temple. Bensol shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bensol throws a body shot but no joy.
Raita lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raita throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bensol.
Bensol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raita's head backwards.#CL2#
Raita gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raita tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raita throws a head punch that misses.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Bensol lands with a left to the head.
Raita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raita lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atlas Raita seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bensol prevents a body shot from Raita.
Raita lands with a light punch inside.
Raita gets through Bensol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bensol has a couple of punches blocked by Raita.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bensol.
Raita misses with a punch on the inside.
Raita swings wildly with an uppercut but Bensol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bensol misses with a punch on the inside.
Raita misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raita.
Raita lands a hook that snaps the head of Bensol backwards.
Bensol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raita tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bensol misses with the head strike. #T3#
Bensol lands a nice uppercut.
Raita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raita blocks a body shot from Bensol.
Raita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raita misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bensol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bensol blocks a body shot from Raita.
Raita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bensol.
Raita misses with a punch to the body.
Raita misses with a punch on the inside.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
Raita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raita lands a shoulder strike.
Raita lands a nice uppercut.
Raita tries a body shot but Bensol blocks it.
Raita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raita struggles to land a body shot inside as Bensol controls his hands. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raita.
Raita struggles to land a body shot inside as Bensol controls his hands.
Raita prevents a body shot from Bensol.
Bensol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol working aggressively here.
Raita misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raita backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raita presses Bensol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raita lands a shoulder strike.
Bensol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bensol tries to throw a body punch but Raita avoids it by throwing Bensol back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bensol fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Raita.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raita tries to work over Bensol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas Raita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bensol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bensol throws a jab when Raita was well out of range.
Bensol jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Raita pushes Bensol up against the cage in a clinch.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
Bensol blocking some punches.
Bensol takes a shot to the head.
Bensol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bensol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bensol misses with a punch on the inside.
Raita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensol throws a punch but it's blocked by Raita.
Raita scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bensol.
Bensol tries a body shot but Raita blocks it.
Raita lands a hook that snaps the head of Bensol backwards.
Raita throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Raita blocks a body shot from Bensol.
Raita prevents a body shot from Bensol.
Raita lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raita lands a nice uppercut.
Bensol misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raita.
Raita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raita makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bensol backwards.
Raita lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bensol backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bensol.
Bensol tries a body shot but Raita blocks it.
Raita can't find room to land a body shot as Bensol controls the action.
Raita tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bensol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raita digs a right hand into Bensol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bensol's gas tank.
Raita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raita can't find room to land a body shot as Bensol controls the action.
Nice body punch from Raita.
Tobi Bensol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raita misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raita tries a body shot but Bensol blocks it.
Bensol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bensol blocks an uppercut.
Raita misses with some punches.
Raita misses with a punch to the body.
Bensol scores with a shot to the side of Raita's head.
A body shot lands from Bensol.
Raita misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raita blocking some punches.
Raita jumps guard but Bensol turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bensol blocking some punches.
Raita lands a shot to the body.
Bensol misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Raita misses with the head strike.
Bensol misses with some punches.
Raita tries to throw a body punch but Bensol avoids it by throwing Raita back against the cage.
Bensol misses with some punches.
Bensol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bensol tries a body shot but Raita blocks it.
Bensol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bensol.
A hook to the body from Bensol.
Bensol misses with a punch to the body.
Raita blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bensol.
Bensol misses with the head strike.
Bensol throws a punch but it's blocked by Raita.
Raita blocks an uppercut.
Bensol tries a body shot but Raita blocks it.
Bensol misses with some punches.
Bensol fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bensol.
A head punch on the inside from Bensol fails to land.
A hook to the body from Bensol.
Bensol tries to work over Raita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raita working aggressively here.
Bensol lands a shot to the body.
Raita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Bensol breaks the clinch.
Bensol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bensol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raita.
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!
Bensol misses with a looping right.
Raita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensol.
Raita misses with a hook. Bensol ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Raita.
Raita digs a good hook to Bensol's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atlas Raita.
I've got Raita 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas Raita!
Atlas Raita thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Bensol throws a poor cross that misses
and T Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
T Bone ducks under a wild hook from Bensol.
Bensol thuds a left hand into T Bone's body.
Bensol cracks T Bone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bensol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
T Bone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bensol sprawls and moves away.
Bensol digs a good hook to T Bone's body.
Bensol misses with a lunging right hand
and T Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bensol thinking.
T Bone walks into a left hand.
Bensol misses with an uppercut
enabling T Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
T Bone throws a looping overhand right but Bensol ducks down to avoid it.
Bensol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. T Bone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
T Bone slips a straight right by Bensol.
T Bone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
T Bone looks to throw the jab but Bensol is out of range.
T Bone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bensol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
T Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
T Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bensol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by T Bone as he connects with a hook.
T Bone throws a jab when Bensol was well out of range.
Bensol misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from T Bone misses the target.
T Bone slips a straight right by Bensol.
Bensol misses with a left hand
and T Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bensol darts in trying to clinch
and T Bone counters with a right hand to the body. #T2##CL2#
T Bone tries to keep at a distance but Bensol has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to T Bone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
T Bone tries to break free but Bensol pushes him back against the cage.
Bensol cracks T Bone with a nice body shot.
Bensol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bensol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bensol works on T Bone's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
T Bone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bensol.
A left hand lands to the body for Bensol.
Bensol misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
T Bone blocks an uppercut.
Bensol has a couple of punches blocked by T Bone.
Bensol throws a punch but it's blocked by T Bone.
Bensol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with T Bone's elbow.
Bensol swings wildly with an uppercut but T Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bensol goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
T Bone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bensol drives through and clinches with T Bone against the cage.
Bensol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
T Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bensol misses with the head strike.
Bensol has a couple of punches blocked by T Bone. #T4#
T Bone has had enough of the clinch but Bensol keeps him there for the moment.
T Bone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
T Bone blocks an uppercut.
Bensol lands a left hand. #BC#
T Bone manages to break the clinch.
Bensol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Bensol misses.
T Bone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bensol sprawls and moves away.
Bensol scores with a decent looking hook.
Bensol swings for the body but T Bone moves out of range.
T Bone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bensol sprawls and moves away.
Bensol throws a hook but T Bone avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bensol digs a good hook to T Bone's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobi Bensol 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#
Bensol swings away with a body shot that misses
letting T Bone counter with a right hand.
Bensol lands a jab to T Bone's midsection.
Bensol throws a poor cross that misses
and T Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bensol thinking.
Bensol throws a right hand that misses
and T Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bensol cracks T Bone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bensol digs a good hook to T Bone's body.
T Bone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bensol misses with a left hand
and T Bone counters with a left to the body.
Tobi Bensol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
T Bone misses with a body shot.
T Bone ducks under a wild hook from Bensol.
T Bone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
T Bone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bensol.
Bensol dips to his left and cracks T Bone with an uppercut!
Bensol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
T Bone moves out of range of the strikes.
T Bone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bensol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bensol scores with a nice right hand.
Bensol jabs T Bone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for T Bone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bensol! But no joy.
Bensol swinging wildly here.
Bensol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
T Bone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bensol misses with a jab, cross combination.
T Bone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bensol cracks T Bone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Bensol.#CL2#
Bensol fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with T Bone, pushing him back against the cage.
Bensol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by T Bone.
Bensol misses with a punch to the body.
Bensol lands a body punch. #T3#
T Bone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bensol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with T Bone's elbow.
T Bone prevents a body shot from Bensol. #BC2#
Bensol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bensol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bensol misses with an uppercut. T Bone saw that one coming.
Bensol looks to land a left hand but T Bone moved out of range nicely.
Bensol misses the shot to the body.
Bensol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bensol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bensol scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
T Bone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
T Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bensol throws a hook but T Bone blocks it.
T Bone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bensol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
T Bone looks to land a right hand but Bensol moved out of range.
T Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bensol.
Bensol scores with a hook to the body. T Bone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bensol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bensol misses with a wild body shot.
Bensol throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent T Bone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobi Bensol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! T Bone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bensol shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. T Bone eats them both and turns towards Bensol to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bensol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
T Bone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bensol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
T Bone looks to land a right hand but Bensol moved out of range.
Bensol looks to land a left hand but T Bone moved out of range nicely.
As Bensol looks to move away, T Bone throws a big counter combo but Bensol just gets out of the way.
Bensol wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bensol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
T Bone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensol.
Bensol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bensol just misses with a punch to the body.
T Bone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
T Bone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
T Bone tries to move into range but Bensol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#T Bone is rocked!
T Bone ducks under a wild hook from Bensol.
A quick step to the side and T Bone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
T Bone moves out of range as Bensol strikes.
Bensol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from T Bone.
Bensol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh T Bone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Bensol lands a beautiful left hook that drops T Bone. T Bone tries to recover but Bensol is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and T Bone lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobi Bensol!
Tobi Bensol was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Hopper moves forwards but Bensol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bensol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tobi Bensol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bensol looks to throw the jab but Hopper is out of range.
Hopper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bensol misses with a looping left.
Hopper slips a straight right by Bensol.
Bensol misses with a lunging right hand
and Bensol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bensol misses with a hook. Hopper ducked under it nicely.
Hopper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bensol with a nice cross.
Bensol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Will Hopper has been cut.
Hopper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bensol throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Bensol misses the target.
Bensol misses with a right hand
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bensol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopper misses the target.#T1#
Bensol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopper moves away.
A left lands for Hopper.
Hopper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bensol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bensol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopper.
Bensol misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bensol connects with a body shot that sends Hopper's belly button to the back.
Hopper slips a jab from Bensol.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopper misses the target.
Hopper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bensol throws out the jab.
Hopper takes one on the button.
A big right from Bensol misses.
Bensol takes a swing at Hopper's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Hopper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bensol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensol throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hopper counter with a right hand.
Hopper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bensol looks to land a left hand but Hopper moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Hopper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bensol misses the jab.
Bensol scores with a jab.
Bensol swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensol looks to land a left hand but Hopper moved out of range nicely.
Bensol swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bensol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopper misses its target.#T3#
Hopper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bensol.
A little feinted left hand from Hopper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bensol throws a big shot that misses.
Bensol lands a body shot.
Hopper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Bensol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopper throws a jab when Bensol was well out of range.
Hopper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bensol.
A cross from Bensol lands.
Bensol misses with a straight right.
Hopper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bensol.
Hopper just misses with a punch to the body.
Bensol misses with a wild body shot.
Bensol missing with a left hand there. Hopper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Bensol misses with a looping right.
Bensol misses the jab.
Hopper drops his hands momentarily and Bensol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Tobi Bensol has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bensol swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bensol scores with a jab. Hopper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bensol lunges at Hopper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopper's hand.
Hopper throws a hook but Bensol blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobi Bensol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Bensol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopper doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Bensol misses.
Hopper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bensol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopper.
Bensol jabs Hopper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bensol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bensol clobbers Hopper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bensol misses with a shot to the body
and Bensol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensol throws a jab when Hopper was well out of range.
Bensol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopper.
Hopper misses with a looping left.
Bensol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopper moves away.
Hopper throwing a counter right hand but Bensol manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bensol throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensol throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hopper counter with a right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hopper has knocked Bensol down with a huge combo! Hopper steps away and waves a wobbly Bensol back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bensol is rocked!
Tobi Bensol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bensol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bensol is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopper finish him?
Bensol misses with a jab to the body
and Hopper counters with a right hand from hell and Bensol is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Hopper!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 002
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Bensol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aerts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bensol circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Aerts misses.
Aerts just misses with a punch to the body.
Bensol misses with a lunging right hand
and Aerts counters with a nice uppercut.
Aerts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bensol manages to avoid it.
Bensol moves out of range of the strikes.
Bensol lands with a good body shot.
Aerts 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.
Bensol misses with a straight left.
Bensol sizes up Aerts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aerts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aerts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aerts moves out of range of the strikes.
Aerts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bensol throws a lazy right hand but Aerts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aerts throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Bensol.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensol throws a looping overhand right but Aerts ducks down to avoid it.
Aerts pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bensol back to the cage. Aerts follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Tobi Bensol has been cut.#T1#
Aerts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aerts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bensol.
A punch combination from Aerts misses.
We've been told by Bensol's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aerts moves away from the strike by Bensol.
Bensol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aerts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aerts! But no joy.
Bensol throws a hook to the side of Aerts's head but Aerts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bensol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aerts was well out of range. Poor timing from Bensol.
Aerts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aerts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bensol cracks Aerts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bensol lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bensol cracks Aerts with an open hand slap.
Bensol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Bensol.#ROC#Aerts is rocked!#T2#
Bensol walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Aerts drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bensol swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Aerts's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobi Bensol!
Tobi Bensol bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Bensol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bensol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bensol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bensol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bensol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Fox shoots in and bounces Bensol off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bensol working a defensive guard here.
Fox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Bensol 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.#SU2#
Fox gets to his feet - Bensol follows without any prompting.
Fox tries for a takedown but Bensol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bensol jabs at Fox's body.
Fox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bensol lands a nice shot that snaps Fox's head back.
Fox looks winded!
Bensol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fox drops his hands for a split second and Bensol immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Fox face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bensol follows up with a right hand that knocks Fox into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tobi Bensol!

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