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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beheaded in Paris by Cradled To Grave. Santos has chosen The Choosen One by Forever in Terror as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
22 - 15 - 2 |
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Santos!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to move into range but Benjamin Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benjamin Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin Jr throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benjamin Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benjamin Jr as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Benjamin Jr misses.
A left and a right from Benjamin Jr both land. Nice combination.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Santos finds it's target.
Benjamin Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Santos.
Santos misses with the combination.
Benjamin Jr gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Benjamin Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Benjamin Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benjamin Jr smiles and moves away.
Benjamin Jr lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Benjamin Jr is out of range.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Benjamin Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benjamin Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Benjamin Jr's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Benjamin Jr is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Benjamin Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Benjamin Jr blocks nicely.
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!
Santos stays in close to Benjamin Jr's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thomas Benjamin Jr just wasn't active enough.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook.
Benjamin Jr cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Benjamin Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santos tries to score with a low kick but Benjamin Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Benjamin Jr throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benjamin Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benjamin Jr thinking.
Benjamin Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Benjamin Jr ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin Jr.
Santos avoids the body shot from Benjamin Jr.
Santos throws a series of punches but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
Benjamin Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Benjamin Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Benjamin Jr stuffs the takedown.
Benjamin Jr misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santos tries to clinch there but Benjamin Jr circles away.
Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benjamin Jr throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Benjamin Jr.
Some wild striking there from Benjamin Jr.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin Jr.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Benjamin Jr saw that one coming.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Benjamin Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benjamin Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr slips a jab from Santos.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos slips under a jab from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Benjamin Jr staying out of range there.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benjamin Jr wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Santos throws a series of punches but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
A punch combination from Benjamin Jr misses.
Benjamin Jr tries to clinch but Santos moves away
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Santos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Benjamin Jr slips a jab from Santos.
Nice jab there from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr stuffs the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Benjamin Jr
and Santos counters with a three punch combo that has Benjamin Jr backing up. Benjamin Jr nods at Santos to acknowledge the strikes.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight right.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Benjamin Jr's knee but Benjamin Jr avoids it well.
Benjamin Jr defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Benjamin Jr as Santos shoots in.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos throws a hook but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
Benjamin Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Santos defending well as Benjamin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Benjamin Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benjamin Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benjamin Jr.
Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benjamin Jr.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Benjamin Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Benjamin Jr wants to clinch.
Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin Jr's head.
Santos avoids the body shot from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Benjamin Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santos.
Benjamin Jr throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos misses the jab.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Benjamin Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Santos.
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Santos tries for a takedown but Benjamin Jr manages to get underhooks.
Benjamin Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos jumps guard but Benjamin Jr stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benjamin Jr misses with some punches.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Benjamin Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin Jr tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin Jr.
Santos tries a body shot but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
Santos dodges an elbow strike from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santos up against the cage.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benjamin Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benjamin Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benjamin Jr looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos avoids the body shot from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild combination.
Santos connects with a leg kick. Benjamin Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Benjamin Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos lands with a cross.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Benjamin Jr shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Benjamin Jr misses.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook.
Benjamin Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjamin Jr moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
A combination from Benjamin Jr does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santos. That's going to slow Benjamin Jr down.
Benjamin Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Benjamin Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin Jr.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Benjamin Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands with a right hand.
Benjamin Jr misses with a right hand
and Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos slips a straight right by Benjamin Jr.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Benjamin Jr with an uppercut!
Benjamin Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Jr dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Benjamin Jr throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benjamin Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benjamin Jr cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benjamin Jr thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Santos.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benjamin Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benjamin Jr forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr slows down the pace here.
Santos can't break the clinch.
Benjamin Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benjamin Jr lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Benjamin Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benjamin Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Thomas Benjamin Jr has been cut.
A body shot lands from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benjamin Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Benjamin Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Benjamin Jr pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benjamin Jr.
Pablo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Benjamin Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Benjamin Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos working aggressively here.
Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Benjamin Jr.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santos has Benjamin Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benjamin Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benjamin Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benjamin Jr is defending well.
Santos missing with knees to the body.
Benjamin Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos tries to work over Benjamin Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benjamin Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Benjamin Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benjamin Jr, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Benjamin Jr!
A victorious Thomas Benjamin Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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