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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Nigel Benn Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, El Matador!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn Jnr clinches up against the ropes.
Matador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benn Jnr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benn Jnr prevents the takedown attempt.
Benn Jnr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nigel Benn Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Benn Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Benn Jnr.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benn Jnr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benn Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jnr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matador, pushing him back against the ropes.
Benn Jnr trying to stall but Matador improves his position.
Matador breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benn Jnr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
Benn Jnr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Matador tries to counter it with a takedown but Benn Jnr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benn Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benn Jnr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benn Jnr connects with a leg kick. Matador looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nigel Benn Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
Benn Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
Matador stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benn Jnr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benn Jnr, right into the meat.
A head kick from Benn Jnr lands but Matador takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matador sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benn Jnr feints and then cracks Matador's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matador down.
Matador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matador is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matador blocks a leg kick.
Benn Jnr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matador won't allow Benn Jnr to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benn Jnr connects with a nice short shot to Matador's temple.
Matador gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matador is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador trying to keep a closed guard but Benn Jnr is proving a slippery customer.
Matador is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matador avoids it.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benn Jnr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Matador releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benn Jnr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Benn Jnr prevents Matador from standing back up.
Benn Jnr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping him busy.
Matador taking some punishment here, with Benn Jnr in his half guard.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg.
Matador manages to get to full guard.
Matador wants to sweep here but Benn Jnr controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jnr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benn Jnr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benn Jnr throws a low kick but Matador avoids it.
Matador drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benn Jnr defends it well.
Benn Jnr throws a low kick but Matador avoids it.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Benn Jnr tries to clinch up but Matador circles away and keeps his distance.
Benn Jnr thows a leg kick but Matador checks it
and Matador counters with a single leg into guard. Benn Jnr didn't expect that.
Matador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador scoring with some ground and pound.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benn Jnr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jnr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matador chips away with some ground and pound.
Benn Jnr pulls Matador in close to his closed guard and prevents Matador from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matador is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matador is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benn Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
Benn Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matador works over Benn Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
Matador is looking to work some ground and pound but Benn Jnr has wrist control.
Matador lands a couple of elbows.
Benn Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?
Benn Jnr wants to get back to his feet but Matador is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador stopping the sweep attempt from Benn Jnr.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benn Jnr pulls Matador in close to prevent any damage.
Benn Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benn Jnr wants to sweep here but Matador controlling him for the moment.
Matador distracts Benn Jnr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matador missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Benn Jnr tenderised Matador's leg. Matador is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benn Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Matador tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nigel Benn Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matador has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benn Jnr misses with a leg kick
and Matador counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matador drops back looking for a leg! Benn Jnr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benn Jnr manages to kick Matador off! Matador jumps back into Benn Jnr's guard.
Benn Jnr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr is adopting a defensive guard.
Matador postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matador throws a big elbow that misses.
Matador with a nice head shot there.
Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Benn Jnr is working hard here to advance position.
Benn Jnr is trying to control the position but Matador postures up.
El Matador has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Matador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Matador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benn Jnr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matador has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matador and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matador tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Matador's front leg but catches the back leg as Matador tries to avoid it.
Benn Jnr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benn Jnr darts in and clinches Matador up against the ropes.
Benn Jnr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benn Jnr obliges.
Benn Jnr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Benn Jnr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador is looking for a takedown.
Benn Jnr cracks Matador with a nice body shot.
Benn Jnr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matador clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matador trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Benn Jnr has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jnr is trying to stick to Matador's back but Matador is turning into Benn Jnr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benn Jnr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matador.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matador works over Benn Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Matador stands up over Benn Jnr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matador postures up.
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benn Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Benn Jnr is trying to keep Matador in close.
Matador drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benn Jnr dives on top into guard.
Matador controlling the position.
Let's hope that Matador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador wants to sweep but no luck.
Matador not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador is looking to stand up but Benn Jnr isn't so interested in that idea.
Matador is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr passes Matador's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benn Jnr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg.
Matador is trying to stand back up but Benn Jnr is controlling him
Benn Jnr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matador with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matador tries to roll over but Benn Jnr keeps him under control.
Matador keeps trying to improve his position.
Benn Jnr controlling the pace.
Benn Jnr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matador defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Benn Jnr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matador does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg.
Matador tries to kick Benn Jnr off but Benn Jnr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matador wants to control but Benn Jnr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matador wants to improve his position but Benn Jnr is controlling well.
Benn Jnr trying to mount his opponent but Matador defends it.
Matador is trying to get back to full guard.
Matador avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr is thwarting Matador's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Benn Jnr there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benn Jnr in particular looking to stall.
Matador is refusing to be controlled, as Benn Jnr sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jnr clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benn Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Benn Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matador circles away quickly and effectively.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Benn Jnr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benn Jnr takes a swing at Matador's ribcage but misses.
Matador is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benn Jnr drives through with a takedown into Matador's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benn Jnr won't allow Matador to sweep him here.
Matador lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matador working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benn Jnr wants to sweep here but Matador controlling him for the moment.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benn Jnr is on top in guard.
Benn Jnr trying to control but Matador is working from the bottom.
Benn Jnr stops Matador from standing up.
Benn Jnr wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
Benn Jnr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matador managing to control the position.
Matador is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benn Jnr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matador is working away from the top position though.
Matador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benn Jnr sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador is looking for a kimura here.
Benn Jnr trying to hold on to Matador's head to control him but Matador postures up.
Matador throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benn Jnr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matador.
Benn Jnr is defending against the submission attempts here by Matador.
Benn Jnr is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matador seems to be looking for submissions.
Matador seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benn Jnr tries to roll over but Matador keeps him under control.
Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benn Jnr is looking to improve his position.
Matador scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matador seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matador throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matador missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matador throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador is trying to work for a kimura but Benn Jnr is defending well.
Matador wants to work for an arm triangle but Benn Jnr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matador is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Benn Jnr trying to hold on to Matador's head to control him but Matador postures up.
Benn Jnr wants to get back to full guard.
Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matador is looking for a kimura but Benn Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matador to get the leverage.
Benn Jnr trying to control but Matador postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matador is pressing down on Benn Jnr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benn Jnr is holding on for now.
Benn Jnr keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Matador dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Benn Jnr clinches.
Benn Jnr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Benn Jnr lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Matador blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benn Jnr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Matador is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benn Jnr to the mat. Benn Jnr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benn Jnr looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matador's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.
Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador distracts Benn Jnr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benn Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matador landing with the ground and pound.
Benn Jnr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matador.
Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benn Jnr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matador content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benn Jnr looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benn Jnr lands a body shot.
Benn Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benn Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matador is out of range.
Benn Jnr pushes Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matador's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benn Jnr tries to work over Matador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Benn Jnr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the body.
Matador is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Benn Jnr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matador.
Matador wants to take the fight to the mat but Benn Jnr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matador has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benn Jnr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matador can turn it around.
Benn Jnr taking a breather.
Matador tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benn Jnr just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nigel Benn Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Benn Jnr is pressed up against the ropes. Matador has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benn Jnr down to the mat. Benn Jnr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benn Jnr thumps Matador with a low kick.
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!
Benn Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matador sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick from Benn Jnr lands but Matador takes it in his stride.
Benn Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jnr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matador drops his hands momentarily and Benn Jnr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matador checks a low kick from Benn Jnr.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Benn Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matador is controlling Benn Jnr's trapped leg to prevent Benn Jnr from advancing to side control.
Matador trying to control here.
Matador gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matador tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Benn Jnr from controlling successfully.
Benn Jnr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matador controlling the position.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Benn Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benn Jnr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn Jnr!
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