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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benavidez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kavinsky - Nightcall. Allen LeFleur has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Benavidez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danga de danga de dang - Benavidez scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Benavidez does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LeFleur.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benavidez enables LeFleur to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benavidez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
LeFleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benavidez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeFleur landing some decent shots from guard.
LeFleur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeFleur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur wants to control from the top but Benavidez keeps moving.
LeFleur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeFleur with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeFleur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Allen LeFleur was stalling too much, according to the referee.
LeFleur misses with a takedown attempt - Benavidez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benavidez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benavidez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benavidez connects with a single shot there.
LeFleur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacob Benavidez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen LeFleur.
LeFleur misses the jab.
LeFleur fails with the takedown
and Benavidez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benavidez staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benavidez.
An inside leg kick lands from Benavidez.
LeFleur throws a hook but Benavidez blocks it.
LeFleur steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benavidez. That one must have hurt.
Benavidez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benavidez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LeFleur misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez thumps LeFleur with a low kick.
Benavidez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeFleurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benavidez throws a head kick that misses.
Benavidez throws a combination that misses
and LeFleur counters with a single leg into guard. Benavidez didn't expect that.
LeFleur is looking to work some ground and pound but Benavidez has wrist control.
LeFleur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeFleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFleur postures up in Benavidez's guard and throws a big left but Benavidez blocks it.
LeFleur is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeFleur trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeFleur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing LeFleur from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LeFleur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benavidez keeping full guard, as LeFleur tries to pass.
LeFleur throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen LeFleur dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LeFleur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeFleur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benavidez.
Benavidez connects with a good right hand that stumbles LeFleur. LeFleur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benavidez. LeFleur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benavidez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacob Benavidez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeFleur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeFleur thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LeFleur is defended easily by Benavidez.
Benavidez loads up on a big right hand but LeFleur slips the punch.
Benavidez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LeFleur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benavidez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from LeFleur misses its intended target.
LeFleur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benavidez throws a body kick that misses.
LeFleur fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benavidez to the ground. LeFleur is now in Benavidez's guard.
Benavidez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benavidez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benavidez tries to get out of the position.
Benavidez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LeFleur controls the pace.
Benavidez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeFleur throwing strikes from guard but Benavidez blocks nicely.
LeFleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benavidez's head.
Benavidez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeFleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeFleur is looking to work some ground and pound but Benavidez has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeFleur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeFleur not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
LeFleur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeFleur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing LeFleur from controlling successfully.
LeFleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeFleur is looking to work some ground and pound but Benavidez has wrist control.
LeFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Benavidez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur scoring with some ground and pound.
LeFleur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeFleur lands a couple of elbows.
Allen LeFleur has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeFleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benavidez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeFleur trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benavidez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen LeFleur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
LeFleur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benavidez on his heels. He'll look to pass Benavidez's guard now, I'm sure.
LeFleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeFleur works over Benavidez with some ground and pound from guard.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing LeFleur from controlling successfully.
Benavidez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeFleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeFleur is pushing down on Benavidez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benavidez is fighting to maintain full guard but LeFleur has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benavidez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LeFleur slows the pace down in half guard.
Benavidez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LeFleur on the ground.
LeFleur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benavidez's head.
Benavidez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeFleur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LeFleur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benavidez defending well though.
Benavidez trying to control here.
LeFleur throwing shots but Benavidez is blocking nicely.
LeFleur drops an elbow to the side of Benavidez's head.
LeFleur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LeFleur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benavidez defending well though.
LeFleur thows a huge punch but Benavidez dodges it nicely.
LeFleur trying to control from half guard but Benavidez is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeFleur content to control rather than advance.
LeFleur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benavidez's head.
LeFleur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benavidez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
LeFleur drops an elbow to the side of Benavidez's head.
Benavidez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur is just content to waste time from the top position. Benavidez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
LeFleur lands a couple of elbows.
LeFleur wants to control from the top but Benavidez keeps moving.
LeFleur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeFleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benavidez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeFleur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen LeFleur really 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.
LeFleur tries for a takedown but Benavidez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeFleur takes a swing at Benavidez's ribcage but misses.
Benavidez walks into a stiff left hand from LeFleur.
LeFleur misses with an uppercut. Benavidez saw that one coming.
LeFleur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LeFleur moves out of range as Benavidez strikes.
LeFleur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LeFleur throws a strike but Benavidez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Benavidez working a defensive guard but LeFleur manages to pass into side control anyway.
LeFleur scores with punches from side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
LeFleur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Benavidez is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Benavidez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of LeFleur.
LeFleur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
LeFleur throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
LeFleur postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
LeFleur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
LeFleur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Benavidez is avoiding damage well.
LeFleur working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur scores with punches from side control.
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!
LeFleur throws a strike aimed at the side of Benavidez's head but Benavidez avoids it well.
LeFleur lands a nice forearm strike.
Benavidez prevents LeFleur from moving into mount.
The strikes coming from LeFleur are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Benavidez defending against the ground and pound.
LeFleur has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Benavidez taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur controlling from mount.
Benavidez is squirming around, avoiding LeFleur's attempts to control the action.
LeFleur sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
LeFleur thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
LeFleur landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
LeFleur lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
LeFleur content just to control the position here.
LeFleur working Benavidez over with strikes here.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benavidez blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen LeFleur dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Benavidez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
LeFleur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benavidez circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benavidez.
LeFleur misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Benavidez.
LeFleur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benavidez scores with a sloppy right hand. LeFleur should have avoided that one.
Benavidez throws the kick towards the body but LeFleur avoids it.
Benavidez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benavidez throws a leg kick but LeFleur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benavidez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benavidez slips a jab from LeFleur.
LeFleur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benavidez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeFleur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LeFleur looks to land a right hand but Benavidez moved out of range.
Benavidez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeFleur.
LeFleur scores with a shot to the body.
Benavidez misses with a body shot.
LeFleur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benavidez.
Benavidez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benavidez connects with an inside leg kick.
LeFleur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benavidez but Benavidez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benavidez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
LeFleur throwing strikes from guard but Benavidez blocks nicely.
Jacob Benavidez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
LeFleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeFleur controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeFleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeFleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur working some strikes from top position.
LeFleur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LeFleur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeFleur forces his way into half guard.
LeFleur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LeFleur performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Benavidez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeFleur.
Allen LeFleur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur content to control rather than advance.
LeFleur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benavidez defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benavidez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from LeFleur.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allen LeFleur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeFleur 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 43:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 43:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen LeFleur! Allen LeFleur retains his lightweight title!
Allen LeFleur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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