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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Benton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton connects with a crisp jab.
Benton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hernandez's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernandez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernandez throws a low kick, looking for Benton's leg but Benton calmly moves out of range.
Benton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hernandez on his heels. He'll look to pass Hernandez's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benton defends well.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benton manages to get himself to full guard.
Benton controlling Hernandez's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hernandez postures up in Benton's guard and throws a big left but Benton blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bernard Benton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benton connects with a leg kick. Hernandez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Benton blocks the body kick.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benton moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez lands with a right hand.
Benton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bernard Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
Benton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to land a front kick but Benton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Benton looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body.
Benton fails with the takedown.
Benton looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benton is in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benton preventing the sweep.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Benton postures up.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Benton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez is trying to keep Benton in close.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Benton controlling him for the moment.
Benton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Benton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton 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.
A close round but Bernard Benton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Benton persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Benton.
Benton checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Benton. That snapped Hernandez's head back.
Benton connects with a crisp jab.
Benton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Benton.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benton.
Hernandez manages to get back to half guard.
Hernandez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Benton's head to control him but Benton postures up.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez punching from the bottom.
Hernandez is not content to let Benton control the position.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Benton has control of the leg.
Hernandez trying to control but Benton postures up.
Bernard Benton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benton's back!
Hernandez throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Benton tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton avoids the strikes from Hernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton just trying to survive but Hernandez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Benton breaks Hernandez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Benton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benton wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bernard Benton wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Benton misses the target.
Benton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez misses with a hook. Benton ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benton.
Hernandez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benton scores with a jab. Hernandez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benton slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benton tries to sprawl but Hernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benton defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
Benton gets full guard.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benton is pulling down on Hernandez's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernard Benton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benton moves out of range as Hernandez throws a body kick.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benton misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Benton misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benton. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benton throws a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benton backs up against the cage.
Benton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benton throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab by Benton.
Benton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hernandez throwing shots but Benton is blocking nicely.
Hernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benton sees it coming and defends easily.
Benton is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton gets full guard.
Benton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Benton blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez stands and throws Benton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hernandez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Benton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Benton is looking to regain half guard here but Hernandez keeps moving and retains side control.
Benton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Benton wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benton managing to control the position.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez trying to move into half guard but instead Benton has managed to sweep!
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working a defensive guard but Benton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hernandez is not content to let Benton control the position.
Hernandez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hernandez gets back to half guard.
Benton wants to pass to mount but Hernandez is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benton pulls his head out easily.
Miguel Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benton pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Hernandez.
I think Benton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Benton!
After winning the bout, Bernard Benton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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