PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Knocke Bensmock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Knocke Bensmock has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Knocke Bensmock seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bensmock
vs
The Razors Edge

190 cm
25
195 lbs
10 - 0 - 1

188 cm
26
192 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

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Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knocke Bensmock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank The Razors Edge!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Razors Edge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bensmock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge throws a big shot that misses.
Bensmock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Razors Edge is out of range.
Nice defenses there by The Razors Edge.
Bensmock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Razors Edge has time to react.
The Razors Edge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bensmock on the side of the head.
The Razors Edge shoots for a double leg takedown but Bensmock sprawls well. He's pushed The Razors Edge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

The Razors Edge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bensmock to the mat! Bensmock manages to get full guard.
Bensmock keeping moving, preventing The Razors Edge from controlling successfully.
The Razors Edge with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Razors Edge prevents Bensmock from getting back to his feet.
Bensmock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Razors Edge.
Bensmock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Razors Edge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Razors Edge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Razors Edge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bensmock manages to avoid it.
The Razors Edge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bensmock.
Nice defenses there by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge moves out of range as Bensmock strikes.
Bensmock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Razors Edge moves away.
Bensmock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bensmock throws an overhand right that lands on The Razors Edge's shoulder, as The Razors Edge tries to avoid the shot.
Bensmock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Razors Edge dodges the punch combination from Bensmock.
The Razors Edge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Razors Edge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knocke Bensmock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The Razors Edge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bensmock's half guard.
Bensmock is not content to let The Razors Edge control the position.
Bensmock trying to hold on to The Razors Edge's head to control him but The Razors Edge postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock tries to roll over but The Razors Edge keeps him under control.
Bensmock is trying to maintain the position but The Razors Edge is very close to passing his half guard.
Bensmock is trying to get back to full guard.
The Razors Edge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Razors Edge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from The Razors Edge there.
Bensmock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bensmock is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge thows a huge punch but Bensmock dodges it nicely.
Bensmock is not content to let The Razors Edge control the position.
Bensmock is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Razors Edge wants to pass to mount but Bensmock is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Razors Edge wants to take a breather but Bensmock is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Razors Edge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Razors Edge thows a body shot but no joy.

The Razors Edge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bensmock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Razors Edge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Razors Edge postures up in Bensmock's guard and throws a big left but Bensmock blocks it.
The Razors Edge prevents Bensmock from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Razors Edge manages to get himself to full guard.

Bensmock stands and steps away. The Razors Edge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Razors Edge avoids the body shot from Bensmock.
The Razors Edge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Bensmock gets caught flat footed, as The Razors Edge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Razors Edge with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Razors Edge trying to control the position from guard on top but Bensmock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Razors Edge passes into half guard.
Bensmock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Razors Edge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank The Razors Edge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Razors Edge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bensmock.
Bensmock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bensmock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Razors Edge lands the left hand.
The Razors Edge misses with a looping right.
Bensmock tries a head kick but it misses.
The Razors Edge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Razors Edge throws a body punch but Bensmock moves out of range.
The Razors Edge checks a leg kick.
Bensmock is looking to land body kicks.
The Razors Edge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bensmock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Razors Edge lands a nice looking body shot.
Bensmock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Razors Edge.
Bensmock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Razors Edge moves away.
The Razors Edge blocks the body kick.
Knocke Bensmock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Razors Edge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bensmock but Bensmock pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge scores with a one two! Bensmock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bensmock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Razors Edge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bensmock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Bensmock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bensmock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bensmock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bensmock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from The Razors Edge misses its intended target.
Bensmock falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Razors Edge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bensmock stuffs the takedown attempt from The Razors Edge. The Razors Edge gets slowly back to his feet.
Tank The Razors Edge seems to be getting the better of the standup.

The Razors Edge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bensmock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Razors Edge won't allow Bensmock to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Razors Edge trying to control but Bensmock is working from the bottom.
Bensmock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Razors Edge!
The Razors Edge can't escape the position.
The Razors Edge wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bensmock.
The Razors Edge tries to lock up and control but Bensmock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Razors Edge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Razors Edge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock landing punches.
The Razors Edge is squirming around, avoiding Bensmock's attempts to control the action.
Bensmock throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Razors Edge because Bensmock loaded up on that one.
The Razors Edge doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
The Razors Edge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bensmock misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bensmock looking to ground and pound but The Razors Edge is blocking nicely.
The Razors Edge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bensmock lands a big elbow.
Bensmock looking to control but The Razors Edge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bensmock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Razors Edge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bensmock won't let The Razors Edge get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bensmock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank The Razors Edge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Razors Edge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bensmock.
Bensmock lands a nice hook to The Razors Edge's body. The Razors Edge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Bensmock.
A solid body kick from Bensmock.
Bensmock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bensmock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Tank The Razors Edge has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Razors Edge walks into a stiff left hand from Bensmock.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bensmock.
Nice uppercut lands for Bensmock. That snapped The Razors Edge's head back.
Bensmock swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Razors Edge counters with a right hand to the body.
Bensmock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bensmock works The Razors Edge's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Bensmock.
Bensmock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Razors Edge manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Bensmock.
The Razors Edge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Razors Edge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bensmock throws out a loose jab but The Razors Edge uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensmock scores with a nice head shot.
Bensmock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Razors Edge.
Bensmock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Razors Edge's hands.
Bensmock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Razors Edge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Bensmock does no damage.
The Razors Edge closes the distance and clinches up with Bensmock, looking for a takedown. The Razors Edge pushes Bensmock against the cage but Bensmock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bensmock.
The Razors Edge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bensmock lands a jab to the nose.
The Razors Edge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bensmock throws a leg kick which misses The Razors Edge's front leg but catches the back leg as The Razors Edge tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensmock misses with a wild body shot.
The Razors Edge misses with an uppercut. Bensmock saw that one coming.
Bensmock wants to slow The Razors Edge down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Razors Edge. Bensmock does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock throws a body punch but The Razors Edge moves out of range.
Bensmock misses the jab.
Bensmock lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from The Razors Edge misses the target.
The Razors Edge throws a jab but it's blocked by Bensmock.
The Razors Edge shoots in for a double leg but Bensmock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bensmock throws a series of strikes that have The Razors Edge backpedaling.
Donk. Bensmock catches The Razors Edge right on the button with a cross.
The Razors Edge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bensmock.
Bensmock loads up on a big right hand but The Razors Edge slips the punch.
No joy there for Bensmock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bensmock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Razors Edge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Razors Edge moves away from the strike by Bensmock.
Bensmock scoring well with a low kick there.

The Razors Edge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bensmock to the mat! Bensmock manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge stands and throws Bensmock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tank The Razors Edge has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Razors Edge trying to control the action but Bensmock is working from the bottom.
The Razors Edge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bensmock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The Razors Edge with the ground and pound but Bensmock regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bensmock wants to get back to full guard.
The Razors Edge trying to mount his opponent but Bensmock defends it.
The Razors Edge prevents Bensmock from standing back up.
The Razors Edge is keen to just control but Bensmock is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bensmock wants to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bensmock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Razors Edge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Razors Edge shoots in and drives through. Bensmock sprawls well.
Knocke Bensmock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank The Razors Edge.
Bensmock lands a right hook to the body.
Bensmock misses with a two punch combination.
The Razors Edge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bensmock walks into a jab.
The Razors Edge thows a body shot but no joy.
Bensmock misses with a body shot.
Bensmock throws a series of punches but The Razors Edge moves out of range.
Bensmock just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Razors Edge checks the leg kick.
Bensmock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Razors Edge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knocke Bensmock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tank The Razors Edge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bensmock delivers a nice body kick.
The Razors Edge tries to move into range but Bensmock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Razors Edge avoids the head kick by Bensmock.
The Razors Edge throws a good cross that connects.
Bensmock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bensmock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Bensmock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Bensmock.
Bensmock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Razors Edge moves out of range of the strikes.
Bensmock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Razors Edge 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.
The Razors Edge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bensmock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge throws a right hand that Bensmock ducks under and follows up with a left that Bensmock also avoids with ease.
The Razors Edge throws a series of strikes that have Bensmock backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge misses with a body shot.
Bensmock misses with a combination
and The Razors Edge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Razors Edge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bensmock throws a left and a right that both miss
letting The Razors Edge counter with a right hand.
The Razors Edge lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bensmock.
The Razors Edge lands a jab to the head.
The Razors Edge tests Bensmock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knocke Bensmock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bensmock swings for the body but The Razors Edge moves out of range.

The Razors Edge gets the takedown into side control.
The Razors Edge working the body and head with strikes.
The Razors Edge is looking to take a break and control but Bensmock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock struggling a bit here.
The Razors Edge fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bensmock regains half guard.
Bensmock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Razors Edge scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Razors Edge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bensmock defending well though.
The Razors Edge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bensmock keeps working.
Bensmock wants to get back to his feet.
The Razors Edge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge trying to mount his opponent but Bensmock defends it.
The Razors Edge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from The Razors Edge there.
Bensmock tries to regain full guard. Instead though, The Razors Edge has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The Razors Edge landing strikes, looking to finish!
The Razors Edge breaks from Bensmock's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The Razors Edge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Bensmock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

The Razors Edge pushes Bensmock off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bensmock throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Razors Edge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bensmock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bensmock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Razors Edge misses with a body shot.
Bensmock tries to move into range but The Razors Edge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Razors Edge closes the distance and clinches up with Bensmock, looking for a takedown. The Razors Edge pushes Bensmock against the cage but Bensmock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bensmock throws a hook to the side of The Razors Edge's head but The Razors Edge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bensmock digs a good hook to The Razors Edge's body.
The Razors Edge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Razors Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bensmock moves away.
Bensmock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Razors Edge if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank The Razors Edge dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tank The Razors Edge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The Razors Edge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Razors Edge avoids the body shot from Bensmock.
No joy there for Bensmock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Razors Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bensmock moves away.
Bensmock staying out of range there.
The Razors Edge sizes up Bensmock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bensmock. The Razors Edge does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Razors Edge misses with a body shot.
The Razors Edge misses with a two punch combination.
The Razors Edge swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensmock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bensmock moves away.
The Razors Edge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Razors Edge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bensmock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Razors Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bensmock moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensmock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bensmock throws a wild body kick that The Razors Edge sees coming a mile off.
Bensmock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Razors Edge throws a body punch but Bensmock moves out of range.
Bensmock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Razors Edge's head.
Bensmock misses with a wild body shot.
The Razors Edge blocks the body kick.
The Razors Edge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Razors Edge is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bensmock blocks a jab.
The Razors Edge throws a series of punches but Bensmock moves out of range.
Bensmock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Razors Edge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bensmock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Razors Edge lands an overhand right.
The Razors Edge throws a jab when Bensmock was well out of range.
Bensmock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Razors Edge scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bensmock misses with a jab to the body
and The Razors Edge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Razors Edge connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Bensmock. That snapped The Razors Edge's head back.
Bensmock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bensmock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Razors Edge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Razors Edge closes the distance and clinches up with Bensmock, looking for a takedown. The Razors Edge pushes Bensmock against the cage but Bensmock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bensmock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bensmock. That's going to slow The Razors Edge down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bensmock scores with a jab to the body.
Bensmock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Razors Edge.
Bensmock connects with a crisp jab.
Bensmock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Razors Edge was well out of range. Poor timing from Bensmock.
Bensmock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Razors Edge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bensmock throws the left hand but The Razors Edge avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Bensmock misses.
The Razors Edge lands a glancing blow to the side of Bensmock's head.
Bensmock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big left from Bensmock misses.
The Razors Edge throws the left hand but Bensmock avoids the punch easily.
Bensmock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Razors Edge shoots in for a takedown but Bensmock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knocke Bensmock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bensmock leaves The Razors Edge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bensmock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Bensmock misses.
Bensmock lands with a nice body punch.
Bensmock looks to land a right hand but The Razors Edge moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Razors Edge slips a jab from Bensmock.
The Razors Edge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bensmock can pounce on him.
Tank The Razors Edge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bensmock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bensmock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bensmock looks to land a combination but The Razors Edge avoids it well.
Bensmock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bensmock tries to move into range but The Razors Edge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bensmock throws a big shot that misses.
Bensmock takes one to the chin there.

The Razors Edge feints and as Bensmock raises his hands in defense, The Razors Edge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Razors Edge wants to control from the top but Bensmock keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Razors Edge 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.
Knocke Bensmock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Razors Edge throws a strike but Bensmock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Knocke Bensmock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Razors Edge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tank The Razors Edge! Tank The Razors Edge retains his middleweight title!