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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrik Larsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Larsson as Benn shoots in.
Larsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larsson is one step ahead there.
Benn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larsson is controlling him.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsson defends it easily.
Larsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Benn, up you get!
Larsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benn sprawls well initially but Larsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Larsson trying to control from half guard but Benn is working away.
Benn wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn actively working from the bottom here.
Larsson prevents Benn from improving his position.
Larsson stops Benn from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larsson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Benn works to full guard.
Benn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Benn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benn is just riding it out for now. Larsson eventually gives up the hold.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benn has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Larsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Larsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsson misses with a few strikes there.
Benn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn passes into half guard.
Larsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Larsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Benn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Larsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Larsson looking for submissions off his back.
Larsson is not content to let Benn control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benn is nestled in close to Larsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Larsson tries to kick Benn off but Benn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn prevents Larsson from improving his position.
Benn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larsson is just riding it out for now. Benn eventually gives up the hold.
Benn wants to work for an arm triangle but Larsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Larsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benn pulls his head out easily.
Benn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Benn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benn passes to side control.
Larsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henrik Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benn wants to control but Larsson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Benn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Larsson wants to clinch up but Benn keeps it at a distance.
Benn shoots and misses
and Larsson counters with a low kick, right behind Benn 's knee.
Larsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Benn has his takedown stuffed
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Benn, up you get!
Larsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benn backs up against the cage.
Benn slips a jab and a cross from Larsson.
Benn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Larsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn pushes a forearm under Larsson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Larsson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Benn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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