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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kick Benderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benderson has chosen Swiming Pools - Kendrick Lamar as his entrance music. Kyle Wall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
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250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kick Benderson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benderson fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benderson is defended easily by Wall.
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Wall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benderson is stalling here.
Benderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wall to keep the fight standing.
Kyle Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kick Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Wall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wall fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall moves out of range of the body kick.
Wall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Benderson fails with the takedown
and Wall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Kyle Wall has been cut.
Wall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Benderson.
Wall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Benderson rushes Wall and presses him up against the cage.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson is looking to control Wall's arms but Wall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Benderson lands an elbow that stopped Wall in his tracks for a moment.
Wall avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benderson.
Nice sprawl there from Wall as Benderson shoots in.
Wall feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson closes the distance and clinches.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benderson can't get the takedown.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wall wants a takedown.
Benderson misses with a punch to the body.
Wall dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
Benderson looking for a takedown.
Wall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wall trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall slows down the pace here.
Benderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wall 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.
Benderson working a defensive guard here.
Wall throwing strikes but missing.
Wall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wall throwing strikes from guard but Benderson blocks nicely.
Wall is looking to work some ground and pound but Benderson has wrist control.
Wall is looking to work some ground and pound but Benderson has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benderson drops Wall with a left and a right! Oh, Wall is hurt - Benderson dives into side control looking to finish!
Kyle Wall's cut is getting worse.
Wall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wall tries to escape but Benderson is in control.
Benderson working away.
Wall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wall trying to control from the bottom.
Wall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Benderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Wall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Wall takes an elbow to the temple.
Wall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wall has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Benderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Benderson fails to land the takedown.
Wall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kyle Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kick Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Wall improves position.
Benderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benderson is trying to pull guard but Wall has him pressed against the cage.
Wall gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Wall.
Wall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wall is looking for a kimura but Benderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wall to get the leverage.
Benderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson working a defensive guard here.
Wall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wall throws an elbow that misses. Benderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wall's guard. Nice move by Benderson!
Wall has a closed guard, preventing Benderson from standing up.
Wall trying to control the position.
Benderson lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benderson is controlling him.
Benderson wants to control from the top but Wall keeps moving.
Benderson is looking to stand up but Wall won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benderson somewhat.
Benderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wall as he jumps to the side.
Wall tries to keep at a distance but Benderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wall looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wall prevents a body shot from Benderson.
Wall tries to break free but Benderson pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson breaks the clinch.
Benderson closes the distance and clinches.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wall.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wall dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
Wall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benderson is defending well.
Benderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wall walks away with a smile on his face. Benderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson misses with a punch to the body.
Wall is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Benderson can't fight it off and eventually Wall manages to take the fight to the floor. Benderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Kyle Wall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Wall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wall pushes Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Benderson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Benderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Kyle Wall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Benderson prevents Wall from breaking the clinch.
Benderson pushes Wall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeez, Kyle Wall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Benderson gets control of Wall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wall landing with the ground and pound.
Benderson is trying to control the position but Wall postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benderson is trying to keep Wall in close.
Wall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benderson looking to control but Wall passes into half guard.
Benderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wall working over Benderson with some ground and pound. Benderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wall is looking for a kimura here.
Wall prevents Benderson from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wall dives in and grabs Benderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benderson pushes down on Wall's head and hops out.
Kick Benderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Benderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kick Benderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wall tries to keep at a distance but Benderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benderson lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson jumps guard and drags Wall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Benderson wants to stand up but Wall is controlling him.
Wall throwing strikes from guard but Benderson blocks nicely.
Wall stops Benderson from standing up.
Benderson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wall throws a big right hand that misses.
Kyle Wall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benderson wants to get back to his feet but Wall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kyle Wall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kick Benderson!
A less than humble Kick Benderson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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