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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Youngshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Youngshire!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngshire fails with a takedown attempt.
Youngshire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ben Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Youngshire.
Youngshire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benson but Benson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Youngshire drives through with a takedown into guard.
Youngshire looks winded!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Youngshire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Youngshire throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Benson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Youngshire stands up over Benson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Youngshire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benson managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Benson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Youngshire drives through with a takedown into guard.
Youngshire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benson's head.
Youngshire scoring with some ground and pound.
Benson is trying to keep Youngshire in close.
Benson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Youngshire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Youngshire throws an elbow that misses. Benson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Youngshire's guard. Nice move by Benson!
Youngshire manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Youngshire avoids the head kick by Benson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson connects with a high kick.
Youngshire shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benson lands a leg kick that knocks Youngshire off balance momentarily.
Youngshire stuffs the takedown.
Benson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Youngshire circles away.
Benson connects with a leg kick. Youngshire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benson.
A jab lands there for Benson.
A combination from Youngshire does no damage.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benson fails to land the takedown.
Youngshire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngshire drives through with a takedown into Benson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Youngshire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Youngshire throwing strikes but missing.
Youngshire postures up and lands a big shot to Benson's brow.
Youngshire with a nice head shot there.
Youngshire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Youngshire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Youngshire landing with the ground and pound.
Youngshire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Youngshire, into his guard.
Youngshire is pulling down on Benson's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Youngshire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benson has managed to get both his arms back between Youngshire's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson slips nicely into half guard.
Youngshire is looking to control Benson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Youngshire avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Youngshire 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.
A head kick misses from Youngshire.
Benson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Youngshire misses with a takedown
and Benson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Youngshire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benson shoots in for a double leg but Youngshire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Youngshire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ben Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Youngshire.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benson lands a jab-cross combination.
Benson tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benson with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Benson.
George Youngshire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Youngshire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Youngshire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benson has a takedown stuffed.
Youngshire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benson as he avoids it easily.
Benson is looking to clinch but Youngshire is avoiding it.
Ben Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Youngshire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benson pinned against the cage. Benson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ben Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
Benson scores with a one two! Youngshire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Benson lands a slapping body shot.
Benson shoots in for a double leg but Youngshire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benson leaves Youngshire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Youngshire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngshire shoots in looking for a takedown but Benson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Youngshire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benson shoots for a double leg takedown but Youngshire sprawls well. He's pushed Benson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Youngshire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benson trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson has hold of Youngshire's hands but Youngshire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Youngshire slips a nice elbow through Benson's hands, connecting with Benson's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Youngshire lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Youngshire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Youngshire drops an elbow to the side of Benson's head.
Youngshire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benson is trying to maintain the position but Youngshire is very close to passing his half guard.
Benson has hold of Youngshire's hands but Youngshire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngshire 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.
Benson is doing well to control the position and prevent Youngshire from advancing to side control.
Benson is defending against the submission attempts here by Youngshire.
Benson tries to roll over but Youngshire keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Youngshire.
Youngshire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Youngshire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Youngshire thows a huge punch but Benson dodges it nicely.
Benson is trying to stand back up but Youngshire is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Youngshire working the head and body with strikes.
Youngshire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Youngshire working the head and body with strikes.
Youngshire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Youngshire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benson is just riding it out for now. Youngshire eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson has hold of Youngshire's hands but Youngshire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Youngshire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Benson. No joy for Youngshire on that attempt.
Youngshire shoots in but Benson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Youngshire stuffs the takedown attempt from Benson. Benson gets slowly back to his feet.
Benson wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benson.
No luck for Youngshire with that takedown attempt.
Ben Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Youngshire.
Youngshire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benson.
Youngshire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benson moves into the clinch.
Benson breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngshire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Youngshire swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Benson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benson is defended easily by Youngshire.
Youngshire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Benson.
Benson throws a head kick that Youngshire semi-blocks.
Youngshire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benson circles away quickly and effectively.
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Benson can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson lands a good knee to the midsection. Youngshire won't want to take too many of those.
Youngshire blocks an elbow strike from Benson.
Benson goes for a takedown attempt but Youngshire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Youngshire drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Youngshire lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
George Youngshire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benson regains half guard, as Youngshire was trying to land strikes.
Youngshire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngshire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Youngshire thows a huge punch but Benson dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Youngshire lands a nice short elbow.
Benson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Youngshire winds up and cracks Benson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Youngshire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Benson wants to control but Youngshire is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Youngshire.
Youngshire working Benson over with strikes.
Youngshire throwing shots but Benson is blocking nicely.
Benson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Youngshire.
Benson tries to roll over but Youngshire keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngshire is nestled in close to Benson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Youngshire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Youngshire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benson sees it coming and defends easily.
Youngshire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Youngshire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benson trying to hold on to Youngshire's head to control him but Youngshire postures up.
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!
Youngshire lands with a punch from half guard.
Benson wants to control but Youngshire is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Youngshire working the head and body with strikes.
Ben Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Youngshire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Youngshire lands a nice short elbow.
Youngshire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Youngshire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Youngshire 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Youngshire!
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