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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Landeskog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. Landeskog has chosen Warm Shadow - Fink as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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147 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Landeskog!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton looks to land a left hand but Landeskog moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Landeskog.
Benton leaves Landeskog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Landeskog misses with a body shot
letting Benton counter with a right hand.
Benton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Landeskog doesn't seem bothered though.
Landeskog wants to clinch
and Benton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benton leaves Landeskog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bernard Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton connects with a nice looking jab.
Benton misses with a body punch
and Landeskog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landeskog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landeskog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog is looking to get to half guard.
Benton avoids the attempt from Landeskog to control.
Benton landing punches.
Landeskog is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control but Landeskog is having none of it.
Landeskog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benton tries to control but Landeskog wriggling away.
Benton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Landeskog is desperately trying to improve his position but Benton has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Landeskog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benton wants to control the pace but Landeskog is squirming around nicely.
Benton is landing with some decent strikes but Landeskog is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton prevents Landeskog from getting the reversal.
Benton thowing shots but they're missing.
Landeskog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Landeskog is looking to escape.
Landeskog is trying desperately to improve position.
Benton wants to control the pace but Landeskog is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landeskog is looking to get to half guard.
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 Bernard Benton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Landeskog cracks Benton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Landeskog defending well as Benton loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Landeskog misses its intended target.
Benton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Landeskog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Landeskog did well to prevent Benton getting side control.
Benton is thwarting Landeskog's attempts to control the position.
Benton thows a huge punch but Landeskog dodges it nicely.
Benton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Landeskog!
Benton content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeskog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Benton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Benton landing strikes from the mount.
Benton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Landeskog can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Landeskog can't escape the position.
Benton punching from mount but Landeskog doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Benton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Landeskog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is working to get back to half guard.
Benton throwing strikes here but Landeskog is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Benton lands a couple of good shots and Landeskog has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Benton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Landeskog wants to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton cracks Landeskog with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Landeskog from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton is looking to control Landeskog but Landeskog is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Benton lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Benton.
Bernard Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Landeskog's head.
Benton wants to control but Landeskog manages to buck him off and is now in Benton's guard! Nice work there by Landeskog!
Benton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Benton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Landeskog working aggressively here.
Landeskog is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benton to keep the fight standing.
Benton tries to circle away but Landeskog has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog wants a takedown but no success here.
Bernard Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Landeskog.
Benton lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton passes into half guard.
Benton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benton slows the pace down in half guard.
Landeskog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Benton there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Benton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Benton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton throws the left hand but Landeskog avoids the punch easily.
Landeskog throws a jab but it's blocked by Benton.
Benton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Landeskog misses with a takedown attempt - Benton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benton scores with a jab. Landeskog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Landeskog gets a clinch.
Benton breaks from the clinch.
Landeskog lands a jab to the head.
Landeskog swings widly with a right hand
and Benton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landeskog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Landeskog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benton drives through with a takedown into Landeskog's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landeskog is trying to control the position but Benton postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benton wants to pass the guard but Landeskog is keeping the position.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Landeskog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landeskog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bernard Benton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Benton throws a jab when Landeskog was well out of range.
Magnus Landeskog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Landeskog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benton throws a big shot that misses.
Landeskog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Landeskog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Landeskog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benton's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landeskog throws a big elbow that misses.
Landeskog trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Landeskog from controlling successfully.
Benton controlling Landeskog's posture.
Bernard Benton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benton misses with an uppercut
and Landeskog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Benton's head coaches at Ballas Only that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Landeskog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Benton's guard now.
Landeskog wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton wants to get back to his feet but Landeskog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeskog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Landeskog wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Magnus Landeskog wasn't active enough on the ground.
Benton tried to score with a low kick but Landeskog checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton looks to throw the jab but Landeskog is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Landeskog or perhaps it was just good defense by Benton, which made it look bad.
Benton cracks the inside of Landeskog's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Landeskog.
I think Benton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority 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.
The defeated Magnus Landeskog had this to say: 'I'm speechless. Those losses are bizarre.'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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