Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RH68
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Benson throws a head kick that Jako semi-blocks.
Benson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jako throws a nice looking combination but Benson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jako has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jako there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jako throws a lazy head kick
and Benson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jako misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benson.
Jako on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jako lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jako throws a lazy head kick
and Jako takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jako avoids a kick to the body.
Benson moves away from the strike by Jako.
Jako lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jako is looking to clinch. #CL#
Benson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jako, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jako misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benson blocks an elbow strike.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Benson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jako blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jako working hard to break the clinch.
Jako tries a body shot but Benson blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Benson.
Nice body punch from Jako - that landed with a thud.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jako backwards.
Jako blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jako lands a shot to the body.
Jako takes an elbow to the temple.
Benson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benson dodges an elbow strike from Jako.
Jako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jako backwards.
Jako tries to work over Benson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jako swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson trying to stall but Jako improves his position. #T2#
Jako throws an elbow that misses.
Jako blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.
Benson blocking some punches.
Jako tries a body shot but Benson blocks it.
Jako on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jako lands a nice uppercut.
Jako throws a head punch that misses.
Benson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jako.#BC2#
Jako pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jako throws a series of punches but Benson avoids them all with ease.
Benson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson 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.
#R2#
Benson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jako is out of range and Benson settles back down.
Benson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jako.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jako is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jako throws a right hand that Benson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benson also avoids with ease.
Wolfgang Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
Benson looks to land a left hand but Jako moved out of range nicely.
Benson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jako counters with a straight right hand.
Jako throws a leg kick but Benson checks it.
Jako throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Jako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benson slips under a jab from Jako.
Benson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jako throws a body punch but Benson moves out of range.
Jako rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson scores with a nice head shot.
Jako avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Benson swings for the body but Jako moves out of range.
Jako jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benson blocks a head kick by Jako.
Jako on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jako counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jako misses with a head kick.
Benson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jako is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Benson has closed the distance and engaged Jako in a clinch.
Benson prevents a body shot from Jako.
Jako misses with a punch to the body.
Jako swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jako tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benson's elbow.
Jako managing to block the knees to the body from Benson. #T2#
Jako softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jako working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jako.
Jako tries to work over Benson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jako fails to land.
Jako gets through Benson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jako misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jako lands with a light punch inside.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
Jako tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Jako back against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jako tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson.
Jako trying to land knees to the body.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khru Jako will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jako rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benson lands a jab to the nose.
Jako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jako walks into a jab.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Benson lands a really nice looking cross but Jako seems unphased. #CL#
Benson clinches with his opponent.
Wolfgang Benson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jako missing with knees to the body.
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Benson.
Benson lands an elbow inside that Jako shrugs off.
Jako managing to block the knees to the body from Benson.
Nice elbow from Benson.
Jako lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jako blocks the elbow strike.
Jako pushes Benson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Benson misses with some punches.
Benson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jako doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benson trying to control the position but instead, Jako has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benson into the ropes.
Jako swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson scores with a shot to the side of Jako's head.
Benson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Benson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jako. #T2#
Jako makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Jako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benson misses the jab.
Benson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benson moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Benson. Those never looked like landing.
Benson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jako throws out a counter right but Benson avoids it with no problem.
Benson tried to score with a low kick but Jako checks it.
A jab from Benson misses.
As Benson backs off Jako throws a huge counter combo but Benson manages to avoid it all.
Benson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jako staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson blocks a head kick by Jako.
Jako lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Benson!
Wolfgang Benson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RH57
Date: Jul 24, 2019

#R1#
Caria throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Caria tenderised Benson's leg. Benson is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Benson clinches.
Benson prevents a body shot from Caria. #BC#
Caria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caria lands a glancing blow to the side of Benson's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caria. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benson throws a head kick that half lands.
Benson checks a leg kick.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caria scores with a jab to the head.
Caria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benson.
Crunch! Caria slams his shin into Benson's torso.
Caria is looking to score with low kicks.
Caria checks a leg kick.
Benson throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
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!
Caria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benson throws out the jab.
Caria lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caria lands with a hook. Benson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benson is looking to slow Caria down with leg kicks.
Benson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benson misses with a straight left. #T1#
Caria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caria is able to avoid easily.
Benson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caria stuns Benson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Caria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benson throws a leg kick which misses Caria's front leg but catches the back leg as Caria tries to avoid it.
Caria fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Caria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Caria misses
and Benson counters with a stiff right hand.
Caria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Caria. That one must have hurt.
Benson takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Caria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caria takes a step back to recover.
Caria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benson moves away.
Caria misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Benson throws a jab when Caria was well out of range.
Caria throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benson on the side of the head.
Caria misses with a low kick.
That kick from Caria tenderised Benson's leg. Benson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caria slips under a jab from Benson.
Caria throws a sloppy body shot
and Benson counters with a straight right hand.
Caria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benson misses with a series of wild punches.
Benson throws a shot to the body.
Caria moves out of range of the leg kick from Benson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caria darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Caria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Benson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Caria walks into a straight right hand from Benson.
Caria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Caria has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benson.
Benson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caria was well out of range. Poor timing from Benson.
Caria blocks a head kick by Benson.
Caria misses with a shot to the body
and Benson counters with an outside leg kick.
Caria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benson tries to score with a low kick but Caria moves his leg out of the way.
Caria misses with a body kick.
Benson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caria is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caria. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caria misses with a kick to the body.
Caria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caria looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Benson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Benson clinches up with Caria and pushes him back against the ropes.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Caria.
A head punch on the inside from Caria fails to land.
Caria is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Caria misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caria misses with a body punch.
Benson lands a left hand.
Benson lands a body punch.
Benson lands an elbow that stopped Caria in his tracks for a moment.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Caria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benson is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick there by Caria.
Benson cracks Caria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Caria tries to score with a low kick but Benson moves his leg out of the way.
Benson cracks Caria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson moves forwards but Caria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benson thows a leg kick but Caria checks it
and Caria counters with a straight right hand.
Caria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caria throws a hook but Benson avoids it easily.
We've been told by Caria's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Benson throws a leg kick that misses.
Caria thows a leg kick but Benson checks it
and Benson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benson lands with a nice body punch.
Benson throws the kick towards the body but Caria avoids it.
Caria avoids the body shot from Benson.
Benson lands with a hook. Caria tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benson throws a solid leg kick but Caria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benson. That's going to slow Caria down.
Benson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Caria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria blocks a leg kick.
Melankomas Caria is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
Caria has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Caria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benson is keeping busy.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Caria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caria. Caria obviously looking to wear him down.
Benson avoids the body shot from Caria.
Caria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caria throws a body shot but no joy.
Benson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caria lands an overhand right.
Benson throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
Benson tries to move into range but Caria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That kick from Caria tenderised Benson's leg. Benson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benson tries to clinch but Caria is having none of it.
Caria takes a swing at Benson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caria with a nice cross.
Benson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caria throws a push kick but Benson slaps the foot to one side.
Benson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caria checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benson throws a hook but Caria avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Caria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caria ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Caria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Caria misses
and Benson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benson misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Benson. Those never looked like landing.
Benson tries to clinch but Caria moves out of range.
Caria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Caria. Benson shrugs it off though.
Caria moves out of range of the strikes.
Caria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Caria avoids the head kick by Benson.
Caria connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benson's hands.
Caria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benson's sensitive parts.
Caria lands a nice looking body kick.
Benson moves out of range of the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caria.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson tries to clinch but Caria is having none of it.
Benson tries to clinch up but Caria circles away and keeps his distance.
Caria jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Benson cracks the inside of Caria's front leg.
Benson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caria cracks Benson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Caria misses with a low kick as Benson jumps back.
Caria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benson.
Benson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caria moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Caria thuds his right hand into Benson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caria steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benson. That one must have hurt.
Caria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caria looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donk. Caria catches Benson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria throws a sloppy body shot
and Benson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caria.
Benson throws out a loose jab but Caria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caria has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caria there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melankomas Caria showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caria 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melankomas Caria!
Melankomas Caria thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Wolfgang Benson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes u win, sometimes u lose. I'll go back and do my homework. Come back stronger.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2019

#R1#
Telushikin misses with a two punch combination.
Benson wants to slow Telushikin down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheers as Benson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Telushikin doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Telushikin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benson is trying to defend but Telushikin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benson is looking to control Telushikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benson avoid being mounted?
Benson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Telushikin is working for a kimura but Benson is defending it quite comfortably.
Benson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin controlling the action here.#T1##SUB2#
Telushikin is trying for a kimura here. Benson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Telushikin wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Telushikin!
Wolfgang Benson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes u win, sometimes u lose. I'll go back and do my homework. Come back stronger.'.

Event: K-1 17 Suri vs Spong
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Benson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Benson as he connects with a hook.
Norris Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benson tries to counter by clinching up but Norris Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Benson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benson throws a low kick but Norris Jr avoids it.
Benson throws out a loose jab but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Norris Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Benson checks it.
Norris Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it.
Norris Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Benson's head back.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Benson moved away.
Benson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but Benson avoids it.
Norris Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norris Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris Jr is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris Jr.#T1##CL#
Benson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Norris Jr manages to break the clinch.
Norris Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Norris Jr avoids the body shot from Benson.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Benson is just out of range.
Norris Jr misses with a leg kick.
Benson misses with a body kick.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benson is looking to counter punch.
Norris Jr keeps Benson at a distance using the push kick.
Benson doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris Jr circles away.
Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Norris Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norris Jr misses the shot to the body.
Benson tries to clinch there but Norris Jr circles away.
Norris Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris Jr. That did some damage!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Benson.
Benson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris Jr. Norris Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris Jr scores with a body shot.
Norris Jr throws out a leg kick but Benson moves out of range and Norris Jr only half commits.
Norris Jr blocks the body kick.
Norris Jr motions for Benson to come forward. Norris Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Norris Jr. Benson shrugs it off though.
Norris Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but Benson moves out of range easily.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson looks to land a combination but Norris Jr avoids it well.
Benson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris Jr's calf.
Benson throws a leg kick which misses Norris Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Norris Jr tries to avoid it.
Norris Jr feints and then cracks Benson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benson down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
That's time! Benson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benson throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Nice body punch from Benson.
A big right from Benson misses. #CL#
Benson has Norris Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norris Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Norris Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Benson.
Norris Jr is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the ropes.
Benson trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Benson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benson looking to throw knees to the head but Norris Jr is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Norris Jr breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norris Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Benson's head.
Benson scores with a nice right hand.
Norris Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris Jr manages to avoid it.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Norris Jr blocks the leg kick.
Benson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris Jr manages to avoid it.
Norris Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benson throws a good cross that connects.
Norris Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Norris Jr moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benson.
Both fighters circling a little - Benson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benson on the side of the head.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris Jr misses with a looping right.
Benson throws a hook but Norris Jr blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benson. That's going to slow Norris Jr down.
Benson lands a slapping body shot.
Norris Jr moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norris Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benson's head.#CL#
Benson gets a clinch.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
Norris Jr tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the ropes.
Norris Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norris Jr crunches a lovely knee into Benson's ribcage.#BC2#
Norris Jr breaks from the clinch.
Norris Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benson.
Benson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norris Jr digs a good hook to Benson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norris Jr, as that shot connected.
A big right from Norris Jr misses.
Norris Jr tried to score with a low kick but Benson checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Benson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Benson misses the target.
Norris Jr feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Norris Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benson doesn't seem phased though.
Norris Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr takes one to the chin there.
Norris Jr feints and then cracks Benson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benson down.
Norris Jr misses with a hook. Benson ducked under it nicely.
Norris Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benson is able to avoid easily.
Benson scores with a nice body kick.
Norris Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson throws a body punch but Norris Jr moves out of range.
Norris Jr feints and then cracks Benson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benson down.
Norris Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benson checks it well.
Benson misses with a hook to the body
and Norris Jr counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Benson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norris Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Benson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Benson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris Jr. Norris Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris Jr walks into a left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benson.
Norris Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Benson's side.
Norris Jr lands with a good body shot.
Norris Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norris Jr jabs Benson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Norris Jr is predictable there
and Benson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Jr works Benson's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Norris Jr.
Benson checks a low kick from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Benson is looking to clinch but Norris Jr is avoiding it.
Norris Jr slips under a jab from Benson.
Norris Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benson.
Benson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norris Jr ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
Norris Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Norris Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Benson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benson missing with a left hand there. Norris Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Norris Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr wants to slow Benson down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Benson in the body.
Benson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norris Jr's sensitive parts.
Norris Jr checks a low kick from Benson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norris Jr 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris Jr!
An out of breath Chuck Norris Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Wolfgang Benson spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes u win, sometimes u lose. I'll go back and do my homework. Come back stronger.'.

Event: K-1 12 La Croix vs Columbus
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
McDonnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Benson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonnell tries to clinch but Benson moves out of range. #CL2#
Benson gets a clinch.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
Benson struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
Benson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Benson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
McDonnell avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the ropes.
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Benson blocks it.
McDonnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonnell working aggressively here. #T1#
McDonnell working aggressively here.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
McDonnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonnell takes an elbow to the temple.
McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benson obliges.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
Benson's coach down at Marijuana Gardens was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Benson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Benson blocks it. #T2#
Benson trying to control the position but instead, McDonnell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benson into the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Benson as the two fighters clinch.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the ropes.
McDonnell cracks Benson with a nice body shot.
McDonnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from McDonnell.
McDonnell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
McDonnell lands a left hand.
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Benson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McDonnell fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wolfgang Benson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Benson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Benson ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Benson.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benson jabs McDonnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonnell checks a low kick from Benson.
Benson keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonnell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benson is able to avoid easily.
Benson drops his hands momentarily and McDonnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonnell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benson misses with a low kick.
McDonnell is looking to clinch but Benson is avoiding it.
Benson avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
Benson is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson misses with an uppercut.
Benson misses with a low kick.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonnell blocks the body kick.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.#T1#
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as McDonnell blocks the low kick.
Benson moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
Benson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Benson.
Benson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonnell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonnell checks the leg kick.
McDonnell moves out of range as Benson strikes.
Benson throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benson lands an overhand right.
Benson misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonnell misses the target.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benson's sensitive parts.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benson scrambles back to his feet.
McDonnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benson. Benson obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson tries to land a leg kick but McDonnell saw it coming and moves away.
Benson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by McDonnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Benson.
McDonnell wants to clinch
and Benson counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Benson moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
McDonnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Benson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benson! But no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benson avoids a kick to the body.
Benson throws a wild body kick that McDonnell sees coming a mile off.
Benson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benson misses with a jab to the body
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick.
Benson misses the shot to the body.
Benson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McDonnell blocks a jab.
Benson throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by McDonnell.
Benson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonnell misses with a left hand
and Benson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson.
Benson blocking some punches.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
Benson pushes McDonnell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benson with a knee to the head.
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!
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Wolfgang Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benson misses with the head strike. #T1#
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Benson working McDonnell over with knees to the body.
Benson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McDonnell fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
McDonnell lands a right hand.
Benson misses with some punches.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benson.
A short uppercut from Benson.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell. #T2#
McDonnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell lands with a left to the head.
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson lands an elbow that stopped McDonnell in his tracks for a moment.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
Benson lands a nice elbow.
Benson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonnell is defending well for now.
Benson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benson pushes McDonnell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonnells head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the ropes.
Benson takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Benson.
Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonnell lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Benson!
An out of breath Wolfgang Benson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: K-1 Round 7 Cheese vs La Croix
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Benson thows a leg kick but Starbowski checks it
and Starbowski counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Benson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Starbowski checks it well.
Benson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Starbowski throws a head kick that misses.
Starbowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Starbowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Benson counters with a body kick that stops Starbowski in his tracks momentarily.
Benson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starbowski's sensitive parts.
Starbowski throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
Starbowski throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Starbowski drops his hands momentarily and Benson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benson throws a looping overhand right but Starbowski ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starbowski. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolfgang Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starbowski wants to clinch but Benson slips to the side
and Benson counters with a body kick.
Benson lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Benson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benson. #T1#
Nice body punch from Benson - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starbowski avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Benson.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Starbowski.
Starbowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson has Starbowski pressed against the ropes, preventing Starbowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starbowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Starbowski tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the ropes.
Starbowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
Benson lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Benson.
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starbowski backwards.
Starbowski has had enough of the clinch but Benson keeps him there for the moment.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starbowski working hard to break the clinch.
Benson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Starbowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starbowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starbowski backwards.
Starbowski tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Benson.
Starbowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson digs a right hand underneath Starbowski's ribcage. Starbowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Starbowski is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Benson has Starbowski pressed against the ropes, preventing Starbowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benson pushes Starbowski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Benson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Starbowski.
A frustrated look appears on Starbowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Benson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Starbowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Starbowski is rocked!
Benson connects with a quick right hand that sends Starbowski tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wolfgang Benson!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Benson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Dynasty 35
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Babbitt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benson moves out of range of the leg kick from Babbitt .
Benson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Babbitt 's head backwards.
Benson punishes Babbitt 's body with a nice straight punch.
Babbitt swinging wildly here.
And Benson counters with a quick kick to the body but Babbitt blocks it.
Benson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babbitt can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Benson blocks the leg kick.
Benson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benson throws the kick towards the body but Babbitt avoids it.
Babbitt wants to counter with a clinch but Benson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Babbitt coming out on top.
Babbitt misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benson. Babbitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babbitt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babbitt throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Benson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Babbitt .
Babbitt tries to clinch up
and Benson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babbitt missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babbitt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Babbitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Benson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Benson walks into a jab.
Babbitt throws a lazy right hand but Benson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babbitt .
Benson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Babbitt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babbitt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babbitt cracks a nice hook into Benson's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babbitt . Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babbitt scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Babbitt tries to keep at a distance but Benson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babbitt lands a right hand. #T2#
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babbitt s head.
A right hook to the body lands for Babbitt .
Babbitt lands a body shot.
Benson lands an elbow that stopped Babbitt in his tracks for a moment.
Babbitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.#BC#
Benson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babbitt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benson ducks under a wild hook from Babbitt .
Babbitt takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Benson instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babbitt gets through Benson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Babbitt .
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson tries a body shot but Babbitt blocks it.
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 Wolfgang Benson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Benson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Babbitt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Babbitt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Benson.
Benson throws a head kick that Babbitt semi-blocks.
Babbitt throws a lazy uppercut
and Benson counters with a solid body kick.
Benson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babbitt .
Babbitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benson lands a nice shot to the body.
Babbitt scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benson.
Babbitt throws a solid leg kick but Benson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Babbitt .
Benson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Babbitt takes a step back to recover.
Babbitt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babbitt .
Babbitt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Babbitt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Babbitt misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benson, right into the meat.
Babbitt throws a shot from downtown. Benson moves away and avoids it.
Babbitt thows a leg kick but Benson checks it
and Benson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babbitt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benson.
Babbitt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benson scoring well with a low kick there.
Babbitt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benson. That one must have hurt.
Benson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Babbitt at a distance.
Babbitt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benson lunges at Babbitt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Babbitt 's hand.
Benson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babbitt doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Babbitt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benson scores with a nice body kick.
Babbitt is breathing heavily.
Babbitt misses with an uppercut. Benson saw that one coming.
Benson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babbitt 's sensitive parts. #T2#
Benson cracks Babbitt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Benson thumps Babbitt with a low kick.
Benson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babbitt can do to turn this around?
Benson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babbitt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babbitt misses with a leg kick
and Benson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Benson as he connects with a hook.
Benson scores with a jab. Babbitt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Babbitt under the eye.
Babbitt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benson throws a head kick that misses.
Benson lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Benson tenderised Babbitt 's leg. Babbitt is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Benson.
Babbitt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benson.
Benson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Babbitt misses with an uppercut. Benson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Babbitt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Babbitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benson catches Babbitt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Babbitt throws a wild body kick that Benson sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Benson.
Babbitt 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benson. That's going to slow Babbitt down.
Babbitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Benson off the ropes and back into range.
Babbitt misses with a leg kick.
Babbitt throws a jab when Benson was well out of range.
Wolfgang Benson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babbitt misses with a right hand
and Benson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babbitt . Babbitt obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Benson.
Babbitt misses with a lunging right hand
and Benson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babbitt 's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babbitt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benson.
Babbitt misses with a low kick. #T1#
Babbitt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benson lands a jab to the nose.
Babbitt tries to close the distance and clinch but Benson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babbitt throws a right hand that misses
enabling Benson to counter with a crisp jab.
Babbitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benson moves away.
Benson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benson lands a nice looking body kick.
Benson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Babbitt throws a right hand that misses
and Benson counters with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Benson blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benson, as that shot connected.
Benson avoids the body shot from Babbitt .
Benson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benson connects with an inside leg kick.
Benson lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kim Babbitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babbitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Benson misses with a head kick.
Benson moves out of range of the leg kick from Babbitt .
Babbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babbitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babbitt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babbitt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benson works the jab nicely.
Babbitt throws a hook but Benson avoids it easily.
Benson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babbitt misses with a left hand
and Benson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benson scores with a sloppy right hand. Babbitt should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick from Benson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benson, right into the meat.
Babbitt takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Benson!
A victorious Wolfgang Benson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 18
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Johnson throws a jab when Benson was well out of range.
Benson scores with a shot to the body.
Benson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benson looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Benson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson throws a hook but Benson avoids it easily.
Benson moves out of range of the body kick.
Benson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Benson's head.
Benson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Benson seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Johnson throws a body punch but Benson moves out of range.
Benson tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
enabling Benson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Benson against the ropes.
Benson lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Benson landing knees to the body.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson cracks Benson with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fleece Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson moves to clinch but Benson breaks away
letting Benson counter with a right hand.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benson is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Benson's head but Benson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Benson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A big right from Johnson misses.
Benson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
That has opened up Fleece Johnson's cut even more.
Some bone on bone action there as Benson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Benson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Benson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Benson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Benson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Benson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a hook but Benson blocks it.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Benson avoids it.
Benson throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fleece Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Benson misses with a wild body shot.
Fleece Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Benson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benson takes a step back to recover.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Benson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Benson throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson catches Benson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
It looks like Benson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Benson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Johnson.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
enabling Benson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benson on the side of the head.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson blocks a head kick by Johnson.
It looked like Benson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benson keeps the fight on the outside.
Benson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Benson ducks down to avoid it.
Benson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Benson keeps it at a distance.
It appears Benson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benson's head.
Johnson with a hook.#CUT2#
Wolfgang Benson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson tries to clinch but Benson is having none of it.
Benson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Benson's head but Benson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Benson counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Benson moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Benson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benson moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Benson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleece Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fleece Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Benson's head.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Benson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Benson backs away looking to recover.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson digs a good hook to Benson's body.
Benson moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolfgang Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Benson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range. #T1#
Johnson thumps Benson with a low kick.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson slips under a jab from Benson.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Benson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Benson.
Benson throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benson.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Benson moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Benson is looking to counter punch.
Benson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Benson slips under a jab.
Benson is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Benson.#CUT#
The cut above Fleece Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson tests Benson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson cracks Benson with a good jab.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benson doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fleece Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fleece Johnson!
Fleece Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Wolfgang Benson had this to say: 'Sometimes u win, sometimes u lose. I'll go back and do my homework. Come back stronger.'.

Event: Dynasty 19
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Of Bath And Wells scores with a hook to the body. Benson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benson, as that shot connected.
Benson just misses with a punch to the body.
Benson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benson lands with a nice body kick.
Of Bath And Wells looks to score with a jab to the body but Benson is just out of range.
Of Bath And Wells has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rusterman's in the buildup to the fight.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benson.
Of Bath And Wells looks to throw the jab but Benson is out of range.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a looping left.
Of Bath And Wells takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benson thuds his shin into the meat of Of Bath And Wells's side.
Benson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
Benson ducks under a wild hook from Of Bath And Wells.
Benson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A slow jab from Of Bath And Wells misses its intended target.
Of Bath And Wells catches Benson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benson thows a leg kick but Of Bath And Wells checks it
and Of Bath And Wells makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Of Bath And Wells thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benson lands a jab to the nose.
Benson's coach down at Marijuana Gardens was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Benson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Of Bath And Wells throws a series of punches but Benson avoids them all with ease.
Benson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Benson slips under a jab.
Of Bath And Wells loads up on a big right hand but Benson slips the punch.
Wolfgang Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Bath And Wells jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benson lands the left hand.
Benson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Bath And Wells manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Benson. #T2#
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Benson. That's going to slow Of Bath And Wells down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Benson!
Of Bath And Wells throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Bath And Wells. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Of Bath And Wells misses.
Of Bath And Wells throws a poor cross that misses
and Benson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Bath And Wells jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benson looks for the body kick but Of Bath And Wells saw that one coming.
Of Bath And Wells swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benson, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Benson staying out of range there.
Of Bath And Wells throws a right hand that Benson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benson also avoids with ease.
Of Bath And Wells ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Of Bath And Wells throws a hook but Benson avoids it easily.
Of Bath And Wells throws a shot from downtown. Benson moves away and avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Benson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benson.
Benson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells throws a right hand that misses
and Benson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
Benson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Of Bath And Wells misses.
Benson slips a straight right by Of Bath And Wells.
Benson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Of Bath And Wells on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benson. Benson obviously looking to wear him down.
Benson misses with a head kick.
Of Bath And Wells throws a looping overhand right but Benson ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Benson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a punch to the head.
A jab lands there for Benson.
Benson ducks right into an uppercut from Of Bath And Wells.
Benson throws a poor cross that misses
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Of Bath And Wells takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Bath And Wells swings widly with a right hand
and Benson counters with a straight right hand.
Benson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Of Bath And Wells was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Bath And Wells uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Bath And Wells ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benson moves away.
Benson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Bath And Wells blocks a head kick by Benson.
Of Bath And Wells was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Of Bath And Wells is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
The fighters circling - Of Bath And Wells throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Bath And Wells. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Bath And Wells. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Of Bath And Wells blocks the leg kick.
Of Bath And Wells takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benson scores with a hook to the body. Of Bath And Wells takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benson throws a leg kick which misses Of Bath And Wells's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Bath And Wells tries to avoid it.
Benson scores with a nice body kick.
Wolfgang Benson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benson walks into a left hand.
Benson looks to land a body kick but Of Bath And Wells moved away.
Benson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Of Bath And Wells connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Bath And Wells avoids the body shot from Benson.
It looked like Of Bath And Wells wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Of Bath And Wells is just out of range.
Of Bath And Wells takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Benson moves out of range as Of Bath And Wells strikes.
Of Bath And Wells falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Of Bath And Wells throws a hook but Benson blocks it.
Benson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wolfgang Benson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Of Bath And Wells.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benson.
Benson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Of Bath And Wells walks into a straight right hand from Benson.#T1#
Benson throws a series of strikes that have Of Bath And Wells backpedaling.
Of Bath And Wells moves away from the strike by Benson.
Of Bath And Wells avoids the body shot from Benson.
A quick step to the side and Of Bath And Wells tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Bath And Wells rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benson counters with a straight right hand.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body punch
and Benson counters with an outside leg kick.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benson.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benson thumps Of Bath And Wells with a low kick.
Benson misses with a straight left.
Benson throws a head kick but Of Bath And Wells moves out of range.
Of Bath And Wells is looking to counter punch.
Of Bath And Wells is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benson. #CL2#
Benson moves into the clinch.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Bath And Wells swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Bath And Wells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Of Bath And Wells working hard to break the clinch.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Of Bath And Wells's efforts to push away.
Benson avoids a wild elbow strike from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Of Bath And Wells misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Bath And Wells. #BC2#
Benson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Bath And Wells takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Benson!
Wolfgang Benson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMT 57 Bug v Shanks
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Benson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Benson sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Benson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benson connects with an inside leg kick.
Benson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benson lands with a right hand. #CL#
Benson darts in and clinches Johnson up against the ropes.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson gets through Benson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Benson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
Wolfgang Benson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Benson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Benson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Benson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benson is defending well for now.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Benson back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Benson. #BC#
Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Benson moved away.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Benson blocks it.
That kick from Benson tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Benson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Benson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws a push kick but Benson slaps the foot to one side.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Benson counters with an inside leg kick.
Benson lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the ropes and back into range.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick from Benson lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Benson staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Benson misses.
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 Wolfgang Benson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2#
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benson.
Benson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Wolfgang Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Benson saw that one coming.
Benson thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Benson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benson.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Benson misses the target.
Benson slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Benson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Benson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Benson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benson moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benson.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Benson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Benson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
Johnson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Benson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Good leg kick by Benson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benson doesn't seem bothered though.
Benson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fleece Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson misses with a head kick.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
Wolfgang Benson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Benson scores with a head kick.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benson.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Benson's ribs.
Benson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Benson moved away.
Benson blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Benson sees coming a mile off.
Benson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Benson misses.
Benson throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Benson.
Johnson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fleece Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Johnson throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Benson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fleece Johnson!
Fleece Johnson is the new welterweight champion!
Fleece Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Wolfgang Benson spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes u win, sometimes u lose. I'll go back and do my homework. Come back stronger.'.

Event: GAMT Venom Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Benson tests Takesian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Takesian.
A leg kick checked by Takesian.
Takesian counters with a body kick.
Benson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Takesian.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Takesian motions for Benson to come forward. Takesian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benson is looking to score with low kicks.
Takesian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benson's hands.
Takesian misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Benson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Takesian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson. #BC2#
Takesian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson throws a wild body kick that Takesian sees coming a mile off.
Takesian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Takesian misses with a hook.
Takesian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takesian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Takesian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benson.
Benson throwing a counter right hand but Takesian manages to avoid it.
Benson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benson throws a low kick but Takesian moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Takesian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Takesian.
Benson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takesian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benson.
Benson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takesian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benson.
Benson throws a shot from downtown. Takesian moves away and avoids it.
Benson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takesian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Takesian.
Benson throws a leg kick that misses.
Takesian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takesian looks to land a right hand but Benson moved out of range.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takesian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benson loads up on a big right hand but Takesian slips the punch.#T2#
Takesian throws a hook to the side of Benson's head but Benson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takesian throws a hook but Benson blocks it.
Benson thuds his right hand into Takesian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Benson moves out of range as Takesian throws a body kick.
Takesian throws out a loose jab but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takesian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takesian cracks Benson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benson tries to score with a low kick but Takesian moves his leg out of the way.
Benson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takesian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takesian on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Takesian is rocked!
Takesian takes a swing at Benson's ribcage but misses.
Takesian is still on wobbly legs! Can Benson finish him?
Takesian walks into a straight right hand from Benson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takesian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takesian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takesian seems to have recovered his senses.
Takesian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Benson closes the distance and pushes Takesian back into the ropes.
Takesian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takesian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takesian blocks the elbow strike.
Takesian dodges an elbow strike from Benson.
Benson tries a knee to the head but Takesian blocks it.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Takesian.
Takesian wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Takesian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benson throws a low kick, looking for Takesian's leg but Takesian calmly moves out of range.
Benson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takesian can do to turn this around?
Takesian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takesian was well out of range. Poor timing from Benson.
Takesian tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Benson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takesian avoids the head kick by Benson.
Benson throws a shot from downtown. Takesian moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Takesian does it's job there.
Benson throws an overhand right that lands on Takesian's shoulder, as Takesian tries to avoid the shot.
Takesian misses with a looping left.
Benson throws a combination. Takesian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takesian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takesian cracks Benson with an open hand slap.
Benson misses with a body kick.
Takesian defending well as Benson loads up on a big left hand.
Takesian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson misses with an uppercut.
Takesian misses with a low kick as Benson jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Benson misses the target.
Takesian lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Benson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takesian.
Benson connects with a body shot that sends Takesian's belly button to the back.
Takesian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Takesian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Takesian manages to break the clinch.
Benson scores with the left hand. Takesian knows he should have avoided that one.
Benson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takesian throws a big counter head kick but Benson avoids it with no problem.
Takesian blocks a leg kick.
Benson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benson digs a good body shot into Takesian's ribs.
Benson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takesian counters with a nice leg kick.
Takesian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takesian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Benson moves out of range as Takesian strikes.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takesian missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Benson has Takesian up against the ropes in a clinch.
Takesian blocks an elbow strike from Benson.
Benson lands an elbow that stopped Takesian in his tracks for a moment.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Takesian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takesian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Benson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Benson misses.
A big right from Benson misses.
Takesian avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benson lands with a short shot to the head.
Benson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takesian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takesian.#BC2#
Takesian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Takesian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takesian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Benson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takesian.
Benson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benson.
Takesian checks a leg kick.
Takesian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Benson will feel that in the morning.
Takesian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benson lands with an uppercut that bounces Takesian off the ropes and back into range.
Benson connects with a solid leg kick.
Benson tries to clinch up but Takesian circles away and keeps his distance.
Takesian tries to counter with a clinch but Benson shakes him off and moves away.
Takesian lands a nice looking body kick.
Benson is looking to clinch but Takesian is avoiding it.
Takesian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Benson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Takesian.
Takesian scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Benson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takesian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it.
Benson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Benson misses.
Takesian throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Benson has closed the distance and engaged Takesian in a clinch.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Takesian avoids it by throwing Benson back against the ropes.
Wolfgang Benson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Takesian.
Takesian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Takesian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Benson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takesian.
Benson misses with an uppercut. Takesian saw that one coming.#CL#
Benson clinches up against the ropes.
Takesian is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takesian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benson avoids the head kick by Takesian. #T2#
Benson is looking to score with low kicks.
Takesian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benson throws a hook but Takesian blocks it.
Takesian misses with a looping right.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfgang Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
Takesian avoids the body shot from Benson.
Benson lands with a right hand.
Takesian blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Benson closes the distance and pushes Takesian back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takesian wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Benson tries a knee to the head but Takesian blocks it.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Takesian avoids it by throwing Benson back against the ropes.
Benson prevents Takesian from breaking the clinch.
Benson has Takesian pressed against the ropes, preventing Takesian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Eli Takesian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Benson misses with a looping left.
Eli Takesian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takesian fakes the leg kick and cracks Benson in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takesian.#CL#
Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Takesian.
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Takesian's ribcage.
Benson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolfgang Benson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takesian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takesian blocks an elbow strike.
Takesian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takesian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Takesian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takesian can't break the clinch.
Takesian misses with a punch to the body.
Takesian can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takesian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
Takesian is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benson keeps control of Takesian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson.
Takesian working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takesian breaks from the clinch.
Benson throws a low kick but Takesian avoids it.
Takesian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takesian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takesian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takesian throws a hook but Benson avoids it easily.#CL#
Benson instigates a clinch.
Benson blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eli Takesian.
Well Benson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Benson!
Wolfgang Benson retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Benson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMT 48 - Shanks v Hector
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Levin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benson counters with a nice uppercut.
Levin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Levin misses with a head kick.
Benson slips under a jab.
Benson throws the left hand but Levin avoids the punch easily.
Levin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Levin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benson's head backwards.
Benson throws a leg kick but Levin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Levin looks to throw the jab but Benson is out of range.
Benson swings widly with a right hand
and Levin counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Levin.
Levin misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Levin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Levin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Levin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Levin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Levin avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson swings for the body but Levin moves out of range. #T1#
Levin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Levin avoids a kick to the body.
Levin lands a really nice looking cross but Benson seems unphased.
Benson tries a head kick but it misses.
Benson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benson connects with a solid leg kick.
Benson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Levin cracks the inside of Benson's front leg.
A jab from Levin finds it's way through Benson's defenses.
Levin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Benson has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Levin misses with the head strike.
Levin swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
Levin misses with some punches.
Benson is working Levin over against the ropes.
Benson lands an elbow just above Levin 's eye.
Levin misses with some punches.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Levin's defenses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benson.
Levin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benson takes an elbow to the temple.
Benson pushes Levin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benson blocking some punches.
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
A shot in the inside from Benson.
Levin takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson.
Benson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Levin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Levin's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Benson blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Benson forces Levin back against the ropes and clinches.
Benson throws an elbow that misses.
Levin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Levin.
Levin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benson lands a right hand.
Benson has Levin pushed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfgang Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levin lands with a left to the head.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
Levin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.#T1#
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benson's coach down at Marijuana Gardens was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Benson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Levin lands a good knee to the midsection. Benson won't want to take too many of those.
Levin takes an elbow to the temple.
Levin trying to land knees to the body.
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benson scores with a hook to the body.
Benson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benson avoiding damage as Levin throws knees to the body.
Benson blocks the elbow strike.
Levin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levin landing knees to the body.
Levin lands an elbow inside that Benson shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson. #T2#
Benson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Levin.#BC2#
Benson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levin throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
Benson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Levin's hands.
Benson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Levin's calf.
Benson misses with a few strikes there.
Benson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Levin throws a good cross that connects.
Levin throws a front kick aimed at Benson's knee but Benson avoids it well.
Benson misses with a wild body shot.
Levin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Levin avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Levin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Benson delivers a nice body kick.
Benson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benson throws a wild body kick that Levin sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Benson moves into the clinch.
Levin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Levin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benson avoids it.
Benson lands a nice elbow.
Benson is leaning against Levin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Levin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Artem Levin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
Levin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Levin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Levin trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Levin lands a nice knee to the body.
Benson tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Levin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Benson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson.
Benson struggles to land a body shot inside as Levin controls his hands.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Levin working aggressively here.
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Benson lands a left hand.
Levin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Levin. #T2#
A short right from Benson.
Benson misses with a body punch.
Levin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Levin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Levin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Benson.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson digs a right hand into Levin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Levin's gas tank.
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Benson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Levin takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Benson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benson lands with a hook. Levin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Benson feints and then cracks Levin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Levin down.
Benson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Levin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benson. That one must have hurt.
Benson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Levin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Levin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Levin ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
Levin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Benson misses.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Benson throws a good cross that connects.
Levin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benson.
Benson throws a body punch but Levin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson lands an overhand right.
Levin punishes Benson's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Levin punishes Benson's body with a nice straight punch.
Levin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Levin moves out of range as Benson throws a body kick.
Levin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benson can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benson 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 Levin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Levin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of Benson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Levin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Levin looks to throw the jab but Benson is out of range.
Benson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Levin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Levin just misses with a punch to the body.
Levin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benson lands a slapping body shot.
Benson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Levin needs to keep his hands up - Benson had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benson.
Levin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Levin connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Benson drives through and clinches with Levin against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Levin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
Levin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benson's defenses.
Benson is trying to maintain a safe position but Levin gets an underhook and turns Benson into the ropes.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levin pushes off an throws an elbow but Benson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Levin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benson is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Benson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Levin misses with a hook
and Benson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benson misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Benson darts in and clinches Levin up against the ropes.
Benson throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Benson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levin throws a leg kick but Benson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Levin can pounce on him.
Wolfgang Benson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benson ducks under a wild hook from Levin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfgang Benson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Levin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Levin backwards. #T1#
Levin misses with the head strike.
Benson is working Levin over against the ropes.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Levin backwards.
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Levin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Levin misses with the head strike.
Levin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benson is defending well for now.
Benson scores a nice knee to the body.
Levin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Levin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benson.
Levin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Levin looking to throw knees to the head but Benson is blocking nicely. #T2#
Levin throws a punch but it's blocked by Benson.
Levin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Levin working aggressively here.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Levin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benson avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levin has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Artem Levin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Levin throws an elbow but misses.

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 Artem Levin.
Well Benson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Benson! Wolfgang Benson retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Benson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMT 44 - Benson V Takesian
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Takesian throws the kick towards the body but Benson avoids it.
Takesian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takesian blocks a jab.
Benson tries to land a leg kick but Takesian saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Takesian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takesian throws a hook to the side of Benson's head but Benson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takesian connects with a body shot.
Takesian scores with a leg kick.
Takesian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benson back to the ropes. Takesian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Takesian scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Benson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takesian doesn't seem phased though.
Benson is looking to slow Takesian down with leg kicks.
Takesian defending well as Benson loads up on a big left hand.
Takesian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Takesian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Benson.
Takesian throws a hook but Benson blocks it.
Benson throws a right hand that misses
and Takesian counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benson - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from Takesian is predictable there
and Benson counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Takesian throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
Benson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Benson moves into the clinch.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benson pushes off an throws an elbow but Takesian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Takesian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benson lands a nice hook to Takesian's body. Takesian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takesian lands a jab to the nose.
Takesian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benson is able to avoid easily.
Takesian throws a low kick, looking for Benson's leg but Benson calmly moves out of range.
Benson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick from Benson lands but Takesian takes it in his stride.
Takesian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benson on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takesian avoids the head kick by Benson.
Takesian slips a jab from Benson.
Benson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takesian.
Benson is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Benson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takesian takes one to the chin there.
Benson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takesian with a hook.
Benson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takesian moves out of range of the body kick from Benson.
Takesian throws a shot from downtown. Benson moves away and avoids it.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Takesian moves out of range easily.
Benson is looking to score with low kicks.
Takesian misses with an uppercut. Benson saw that one coming.
Takesian connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Benson is rocked!#CUT2#
Wolfgang Benson's cut is getting worse.
Takesian misses with a head kick.
Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takesian checks it well.
Benson seems to have got his legs back now.
Benson misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Benson has managed to clinch.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takesian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Takesian.
Takesian is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eli Takesian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
That's time! Benson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Takesian fakes the leg kick and cracks Benson in the body. #KD2#
Takesian looks low and kicks high, catching Benson right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Benson throws a low kick but Takesian moves out of range easily.
Eli Takesian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takesian throws a body shot but no joy.
Eli Takesian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takesian misses with a double jab.
Takesian connects with a leg kick. Benson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takesian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benson throws a hook but Takesian blocks it.
Takesian missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takesian. Takesian obviously looking to wear him down.
Takesian looks to land a left hand but Benson moved out of range nicely.
Benson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takesian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takesian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takesian lands a jab.
Takesian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takesian. #T1#
Takesian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Takesian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takesian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benson tried to counter with a leg kick but Takesian avoided it.
Benson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benson scoring well with a low kick there.
Benson blocks a head kick by Takesian.
Takesian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benson throws a hook to the side of Takesian's head but Takesian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takesian jabs Benson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benson throws a leg kick but Takesian sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Benson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Benson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takesian's brow.
A short uppercut from Benson.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson lands a nice shot to the body.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Takesian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
Takesian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Takesian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benson scores with a shot to the side of Takesian's head.
Benson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takesian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takesian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takesian can turn it around.
Takesian tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Takesian back against the ropes.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson is looking to control Takesian's arms but Takesian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benson has his back to the ropes.
Takesian can't break the clinch.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takesian's efforts to push away.
Takesian lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
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.
#R3#
Takesian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benson momentarily.
Benson just misses with a punch to the body.
Takesian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benson misses with a body shot.
Takesian throws a body shot but no joy.
Takesian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Takesian.
Takesian looks to score with a jab to the body but Benson is just out of range.
Takesian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takesian throws a body shot but no joy.
Benson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takesian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Takesian is just out of range.
Takesian throws a sloppy head kick and Benson moves out of range easily.
Takesian walks into a stiff left hand from Benson.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takesian. Takesian obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takesian.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Takesian moves out of range easily.
Takesian counters with a body kick.#T1#
Takesian motions for Benson to come forward. Takesian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benson thuds his shin into the meat of Takesian's side.
It looks like Benson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Benson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takesian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takesian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takesian misses with a looping right.
Takesian tries to land a front kick but Benson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Benson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takesian misses with a double jab
and Benson counters with a left to the body.
Benson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takesian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takesian misses with a hook. Benson ducked under it nicely.
Takesian avoids the body shot from Benson.
Takesian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Benson misses.
Benson tries to clinch there but Takesian circles away.
Takesian misses the shot to the body.
Benson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Takesian scores with a jab. Benson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benson throws a leg kick but Takesian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Takesian.
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!
Takesian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takesian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benson.
Benson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takesian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Benson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benson scores with a nice strike.
Benson cracks the inside of Takesian's front leg.
Benson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takesian misses with a hook
and Benson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takesian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benson - the referee stops the clock and Takesian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benson. Takesian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Eli Takesian just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
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.
#R4#
Takesian throws out a loose jab but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benson, as that shot connected.
Takesian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Takesian.
Takesian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takesian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takesian lands a nice shot to the body.
Benson throws a leg kick but Takesian checks it.
Benson moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benson.
Benson scores with a leg kick.
Benson slips a jab from Takesian.
Benson throws a front kick that sends Takesian stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Benson has managed to clinch.
Wolfgang Benson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Benson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takesian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takesian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benson's elbow.
Benson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benson lands an elbow just above Takesian 's eye.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takesian is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the ropes.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Takesian is rocked!
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takesian is still on wobbly legs! Can Benson finish him?
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takesian's defenses.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takesian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takesian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Benson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson presses Takesian against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Takesian avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the ropes.
Benson keeps control of Takesian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Takesian tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Takesian back against the ropes.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Benson on the inside.
Takesian tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Takesian back against the ropes.
Takesian working aggressively here.
Takesian can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Takesian lands an uppercut.
Benson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Eli Takesian has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
Takesian dodges an elbow strike from Benson.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson prevents a body shot from Takesian.
A body shot lands from Benson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takesian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takesian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benson can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson had his way with Eli Takesian in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Takesian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eli Takesian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takesian throws a good cross that connects.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takesian seems to have recovered his senses.
Takesian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takesian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Benson darts in and clinches Takesian up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Takesian blocks a body shot from Benson.
Wolfgang Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Takesian avoids the damage to the body.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takesian goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Benson breaks from the clinch.
Takesian throws a body punch but Benson moves out of range.
Benson looks for the body kick but Takesian saw that one coming.
Benson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takesian was well out of range. Poor timing from Benson.
Takesian looks to score with a jab to the body but Benson is just out of range.
Takesian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benson. Benson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Takesian misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Benson counter with a right hand.
Takesian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takesian feints a counter leg kick.
Benson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benson misses the shot to the body.
Takesian connects with a leg kick. Benson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takesian throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takesian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benson is looking to chop away at Takesian's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takesian.
The crowd cheers as Takesian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benson doesn't seem phased though.
Benson throws a leg kick
and Takesian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benson misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takesian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wolfgang Benson!
Wolfgang Benson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Wolfgang Benson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Junior Masters of KT 3 Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Green throws a front kick that sends Benson stumbling back into the ropes.
Green seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Benson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Benson.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benson lands with an overhand left.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Benson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Green misses.
Benson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Green feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Green misses #CL2#
and Benson counters by moving into the clinch.
Benson managing to block the knees to the body from Green.
Good body shot from Benson.
Green pushes off an throws an elbow but Benson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Green avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green tries a knee to the head but Benson blocks it.
Benson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benson lands a nice knee to the body.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Benson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow. #T1#
Benson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benson lands a nice knee to the body.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Green creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Green misses with an elbow over the top.
Benson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Benson.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Green just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benson's brow.
Benson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Green is breathing heavily.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson dodges an elbow strike from Green.
Green misses with an elbow strike.
Green is looking to control Benson's arms but Benson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Green has his back to the ropes.
Green missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
Green throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benson blocks it with crossed arms.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Benson lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
Benson blocks a body shot from Green.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Benson avoids the damage to the body.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Benson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green misses with the head strike.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Benson has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green lands an elbow that stopped Benson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Green throws an elbow that misses.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green misses with some punches.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Benson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
Benson takes an elbow to the temple.
Benson throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson blocks an elbow strike.
Wolfgang Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Benson on the inside.
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
Benson working aggressively here. #T1#
Benson connects with a knee to the head.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benson trying to control the position but instead, Green has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benson into the ropes.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the ropes.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Green throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Green landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Benson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benson avoids it.
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!
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Green lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson. #T2#
Benson works on Green's body with a couple of short punches.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Benson.
Green creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Benson.
Benson scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Green is rocked!
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Benson avoids the damage to the body.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson.
Benson dodges an elbow strike from Green.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Green.
Benson dodges an elbow strike from Green.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green tries to stall but Benson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Green misses with an elbow strike.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Benson avoids the damage to the body.
Benson lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Green crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Green face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Benson takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wolfgang Benson!
An out of breath Wolfgang Benson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFFA 176
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Benson throws a leg kick but Norris Jr checks it.
A jab from Benson finds it's way through Norris Jr's defenses.
Benson misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Benson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris Jr throws a lazy right hand but Benson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris Jr looks to land a right hand but Benson moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Benson. Beautiful body shot.
Norris Jr cracks a nice hook into Benson's ribs.
Norris Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
Norris Jr lands a body shot.
Benson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range.
Benson walks into a left hand.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Norris Jr moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Norris Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norris Jr wants to slow Benson down by chopping away at his legs.
Benson tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris Jr avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Norris Jr misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Benson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Norris Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris Jr. That did some damage!#T1#
Norris Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benson.#CL#
Benson has closed the distance and engaged Norris Jr in a clinch.
Norris Jr avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the ropes.
Norris Jr stalling in the clinch but Benson improves position.
Benson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris Jr tries to break free but Benson pushes him back against the ropes.
Norris Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Benson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Benson lands an uppercut.
Benson blocks an elbow strike from Norris Jr. #BC2#
Norris Jr breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Norris Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benson - the referee stops the clock and Norris Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benson. Norris Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Norris Jr tries to land a front kick but Benson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benson connects with a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norris Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norris Jr misses with a straight left.
Benson ducks under a wild hook from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Benson counters with an outside leg kick.
Benson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benson wants to land a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range.
Norris Jr throws a front kick aimed at Benson's knee but Benson avoids it well.
Norris Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Benson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris Jr! But no joy.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Benson checks it.
Benson throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Norris Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Norris Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Norris Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norris Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benson catches Norris Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Benson is predictable there
and Norris Jr counters with a series of strikes. Benson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Benson blocks a leg kick.
Benson connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris Jr misses the target.
Norris Jr slips a straight right by Benson.
Norris Jr throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris Jr as he connects with a hook.
Norris Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
Norris Jr takes a swing at Benson's ribcage but misses.
Benson cracks the inside of Norris Jr's front leg.
Benson motions for Norris Jr to come forward. Benson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Norris Jr is predictable there
and Benson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Benson wants to clinch.
Benson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Norris Jr cracks Benson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Benson throws a poor cross that misses
and Norris Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Benson slips a straight right by Norris Jr.
Benson throws a hook but Norris Jr blocks it.
Norris Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson blocks a leg kick.
Norris Jr scores with a leg kick.
Benson misses with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr throws out a counter right but Benson avoids it with no problem.
Benson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Benson.
Benson cracks the inside of Norris Jr's front leg.
Benson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norris Jr at a distance.
That kick from Norris Jr tenderised Benson's leg. Benson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Benson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benson is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Wolfgang Benson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Norris Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benson tries to land a front kick but Norris Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris Jr throws out a loose jab but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson is looking to chop away at Norris Jr's legs.
Norris Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice straight punches there by Benson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benson.
Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benson.
A slow jab from Norris Jr misses its intended target.
Benson connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws a front kick aimed at Benson's knee but Benson avoids it well.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick which misses Benson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benson tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Benson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benson trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Norris Jr manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Norris Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Norris Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris Jr throws the kick towards the body but Benson avoids it.#T1#
Norris Jr throws a low kick but Benson avoids it.
Norris Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norris Jr checks a leg kick.
Chuck Norris Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick
and Benson counters with an inside leg kick.
Norris Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris Jr misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benson.
Benson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Norris Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Benson moves into the clinch.
Norris Jr looking to stall.
Norris Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benson backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Norris Jr throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Benson.
Norris Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Norris Jr can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Norris Jr fails to land.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wolfgang Benson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benson lands with a left to the head.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Benson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norris Jr's brow.
Norris Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris Jr lands with a right to the head.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris Jr tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.
Benson lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Norris Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benson's elbow.
Nice elbow from Norris Jr.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benson obliges.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benson digs a right hand underneath Norris Jr's ribcage. Norris Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Norris Jr controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benson prevents Norris Jr from breaking the clinch.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Norris Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson. #T4#
Norris Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
A knee to the head by Benson.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Norris Jr avoids it by throwing Benson back against the ropes.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson blocks an elbow strike.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Norris Jr breaks from the clinch.
Benson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benson works over Norris Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris Jr is just out of range.
Norris Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Norris Jr finds it's way through Benson's defenses.
Norris Jr misses with a hook. Benson ducked under it nicely.
Norris Jr throws a hook but Benson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Benson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norris Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Benson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benson connects with the punch.
Benson scoring well with a low kick there.
Benson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, jab by Benson - just one landing.
Benson wants to clinch.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Benson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Norris Jr misses its intended target. #T1#
Norris Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Benson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Norris Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Norris Jr finds it's target.
A head kick by Norris Jr misses
and Benson counters with a nice body shot.
Benson throws a leg kick which misses Norris Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Norris Jr tries to avoid it.
Benson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris Jr. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Benson misses.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris Jr catches Benson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norris Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris Jr misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Benson misses.
Norris Jr misses with a looping left.
Benson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norris Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##CL#
Benson instigates a clinch.
Norris Jr working aggressively here.
Norris Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Norris Jr controls the action.
Benson lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Benson blocks it.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
Wolfgang Benson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benson blocks the elbow strike.
Chuck Norris Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
Norris Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Benson.
Norris Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Benson. #T3#
Benson tries a body shot but Norris Jr blocks it.
Norris Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Norris Jr wants to break free but Benson has control.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris Jr or not.
A shot in the inside from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norris Jr has Benson pushed against the ropes.#BC2#
Norris Jr breaks the clinch. #T4#
Norris Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benson.
Benson moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Norris Jr.
Norris Jr has had enough of the clinch but Benson keeps him there for the moment.
Benson prevents Norris Jr from breaking the clinch.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris Jr blocks an uppercut.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Norris Jr misses with some punches.
Norris Jr blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Benson!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Benson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Chuck Norris Jr had this to say: 'fuck'.

Event: EFFA 172
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Benson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Benson.
Romo tries to close the distance and clinch but Benson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romo.
Romo moves out of range of the strikes.
Benson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Romo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Kyle Romo has been cut.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Romo avoids the damage to the body.
Romo tries to work over Benson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romo tries to work over Benson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Romo controls the action.
Romo has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Romo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Romo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Romo prevents a body shot from Benson. #T1#
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romo backwards.
Romo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benson working aggressively here.
Romo is looking to control Benson's arms but Benson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romo has his back to the ropes.
Romo lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benson as Romo tries to tie him up.
Romo blocking some punches.
Romo managing to block the knees to the body from Benson.
Romo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Romo is looking to control Benson's arms but Benson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romo has his back to the ropes.
Benson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romo's face. #ROC#
Romo is rocked!
Benson misses with a punch to the body.
Romo is still on wobbly legs! Can Benson finish him?
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
Romo blocks an uppercut.
Romo trying to control the position but instead, Benson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romo into the ropes.
Romo seems to have recovered his senses.
Romo trying to control the position but instead, Benson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romo into the ropes.
Romo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T2#
Benson struggles to land a body shot inside as Romo controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Benson.
Benson trying to land knees to the body.
Romo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romo backwards.
Benson struggles to land a body shot inside as Romo controls his hands.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romo.
Romo is trying to maintain a safe position but Benson gets an underhook and turns Romo into the ropes.
Benson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Romo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Romo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Benson.
The referee calls for Romo to work.
Romo taking a breather.
Benson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romo avoids it.
Romo misses with a body punch.
Romo scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Romo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romo wants to stall.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Romo managing to block the knees to the body from Benson. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Romo.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
Romo tries a body shot but Benson blocks it.
Romo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Romo crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Romo face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Benson takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wolfgang Benson!
Wolfgang Benson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFFA 167
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Benson.
Insigne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Benson.
Insigne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Insigne throws a jab when Benson was well out of range.
Insigne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benson. #CL#
Benson clinches up with Insigne and pushes him back against the ropes.
Insigne working aggressively here.
Insigne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson misses with some punches.
Insigne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Insigne working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.
Benson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Insigne avoids it.
Benson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Insigne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Insigne misses with the head strike.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
A hook to the body from Insigne.
Benson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Insigne throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Insigne.
Benson lands an elbow that stopped Insigne in his tracks for a moment.
Benson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Insigne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Insigne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Insigne backwards.
Insigne takes an elbow to the temple.
Insigne throws a head punch that misses.
Insigne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Insigne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benson managing to block the knees to the body from Insigne.
Insigne misses with the head strike.
Insigne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Insigne cracks Benson with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Insigne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Insigne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Insigne misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Insigne fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Insigne.
Insigne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Insigne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insigne can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Good body shot from Insigne.
Insigne misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Insigne.
Insigne throws a head punch that misses.
Insigne lands with a right to the head.
Benson lands a nice knee to the body.
Insigne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Insigne.
Insigne has a couple of punches blocked by Benson. #T3#
Insigne tries to work over Benson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.
Benson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Insigne is defending well for now.
Insigne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Insigne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benson blocks it with crossed arms.
Insigne misses with a knee to the head.
Insigne lands a hook that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Insigne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Roberto Insigne has been cut.
Insigne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Insigne backwards.
Insigne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Benson as the two fighters clinch.
Benson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson blocks a body shot from Insigne.
Benson lands a nice elbow.
Insigne struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Benson.
Insigne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Insigne throws a head punch that misses.
Insigne misses with the head strike.
Insigne is trying to break free.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Insigne backwards.
Insigne blocking some punches.
Insigne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Insigne can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Benson lands an elbow that stopped Insigne in his tracks for a moment.
Insigne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benson blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Insigne tries a knee to the head but Benson blocks it.
Insigne is looking to break free of the clinch but Benson has double underhooks.
Benson lands a shot to the body.
Benson tries to land a knee to the head but Insigne blocks with his arms.
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 Wolfgang Benson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Insigne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Benson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benson defending well as Insigne loads up on a big left hand.
Insigne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Insigne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Insigne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Insigne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Insigne swings for the body but Benson moves out of range.
Benson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Insigne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson is looking to slow Insigne down with leg kicks.
Insigne misses with a two punch combination.
Insigne cracks Benson with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Insigne throws a chopping leg kick but Benson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Benson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Insigne's calf.#T1#
Benson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Benson!
Benson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benson misses with a series of wild punches.
Benson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Insigne swinging wildly here.
Insigne blocks a low kick nicely.
Insigne misses with the combination.
Insigne moves out of range of the strikes.
Insigne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Insigne scrambles back to his feet.
Insigne throws a nice looking combination but Benson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
Insigne has a couple of punches blocked by Benson. #T2#
Benson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Insigne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benson avoids it.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson scores with a shot to the side of Insigne's head.
Insigne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfgang Benson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benson gets through Insigne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Insigne tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Insigne back against the ropes.
Insigne swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Insigne is keeping busy.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Insigne avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Insigne.
Benson with a knee to the head.
Insigne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Insigne or not. #T3#
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Insigne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Benson.
Insigne swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Insigne takes a shot to the head.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Insigne's efforts to push away.
Insigne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Insigne can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Insigne looking to throw knees to the head but Benson is blocking nicely.
Benson lands a body shot.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Insigne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Insigne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bensons head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Insigne backwards.
Insigne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson gets through Insigne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benson tries a body shot but Insigne blocks it.
Insigne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benson lands a knee to the head.
Benson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Insigne's elbow.
Benson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Insigne's elbow.
Insigne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benson.
Benson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Insigne's elbow.
Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Insigne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benson looking to stall.
Benson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Insigne's face.
Insigne is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Benson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Insigne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Insigne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benson rather than just go for the knockout.
Benson misses with a wild body shot.
Insigne throws a body punch but Benson moves out of range.
Wolfgang Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
Benson connects with a right hand. Insigne shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Insigne.
Benson connects with a jab.
Benson cracks Insigne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benson moves out of range as Insigne strikes.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Insigne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Insigne counters with a body kick.
Benson tries a head kick but it misses.
Insigne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Insigne doesn't seem bothered though.
Benson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Insigne can do to turn this around?
Insigne throws a lazy uppercut
and Benson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Insigne throws a low kick but Benson moves out of range easily. #T1#
Benson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Insigne.
Insigne lands with a good body shot.
A head kick from Insigne lands but Benson takes it in his stride.
Benson slips under a jab.
Insigne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benson lands with an uppercut that bounces Insigne off the ropes and back into range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Insigne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benson.
Insigne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Insigne throws a body shot but no joy.
Insigne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Insigne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Insigne misses with a body kick.
Roberto Insigne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Insigne throws an off balance right hand
and Benson counters with a leg kick.
Insigne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benson throws out a leg kick but Insigne moves out of range and Benson only half commits.
Insigne is looking for the big counter here.
Benson takes a swing at Insigne's ribcage but misses.
Insigne lands with a cross.
Benson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Insigne throws out the jab.
Benson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benson cracks Insigne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benson blocks a jab.
Wolfgang Benson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left and a right from Benson both land. Nice combination.
Benson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Benson checks a leg kick.
Benson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Insigne.#T3#
The fighters circling - Insigne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Insigne misses with a straight left.
Insigne missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Insigne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Insigne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benson finds it's way round the side to connect with Insigne's head.
Benson staying out of range there.
Benson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benson scores with a hook.
Insigne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benson slips a straight right by Insigne.
Benson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Benson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benson.#T4#
Benson scores with a leg kick.
Insigne throws a right hand that misses
and Benson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Insigne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Benson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Insigne doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
Benson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Benson looks to clinch
letting Insigne counter with a right hand.
Insigne loads up on a big right hand but Benson slips the punch.
Benson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Insigne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Insigne walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Insigne's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Benson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Insigne.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Benson!
Wolfgang Benson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFFA 161: Green vs Siko
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Benson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benson scores with a hook.
Kaczjarg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benson throws a low kick but Kaczjarg moves out of range easily.
Kaczjarg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benson.
Adrian Kaczjarg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaczjarg misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Benson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaczjarg throws a solid leg kick but Benson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaczjarg.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benson connects with a body shot that sends Kaczjarg's belly button to the back.
Benson misses with a low kick as Kaczjarg jumps back.
Benson connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaczjarg checks a low kick from Benson.
Benson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaczjarg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaczjarg scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaczjarg blocks the leg kick.
Benson misses with a low kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Adrian Kaczjarg has been cut.#T1#
Nice elbow from Benson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson.
Kaczjarg misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
Benson digs a right hand into Kaczjarg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaczjarg's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Benson presses Kaczjarg against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaczjarg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaczjarg gets through Benson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaczjarg takes an elbow to the temple.
Benson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Benson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benson avoiding damage as Kaczjarg throws knees to the body. #T2#
Benson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Benson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaczjarg trying to stall but Benson improves his position.
Benson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaczjarg or not.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kaczjarg's defenses.
A body shot lands from Benson.
Kaczjarg tries to break free but Benson pushes him back against the ropes.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaczjargs head.
Kaczjarg swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Benson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaczjarg is breathing heavily.
Kaczjarg looking to stall.
Kaczjarg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benson's elbow. #T3#
Benson lands an elbow inside that Kaczjarg shrugs off.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaczjarg avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Benson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kaczjarg managing to block the knees to the body from Benson.
Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaczjarg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Benson.
A short left from Benson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benson lands an elbow just above Kaczjarg 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaczjarg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kaczjarg misses with a punch to the body.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Benson lands an elbow inside that Kaczjarg shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Benson.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Benson on the inside.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson.
Kaczjarg takes a shot to the head.
Kaczjarg is trying to stall.
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
Benson pushes Kaczjarg back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson.
Benson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaczjarg won't want to take too many of those.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Kaczjarg controls the action.
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Kaczjarg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Benson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Kaczjarg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benson lands a knee to the body.
Benson blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaczjarg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson gets through Kaczjarg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaczjarg tries to stall but Benson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaczjarg is trying to stall.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaczjarg has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Benson lands an uppercut.
Kaczjarg has had enough of the clinch but Benson keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Benson. #T1##BC2#
Benson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Benson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Kaczjarg.
Benson slips a straight right by Kaczjarg.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaczjarg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benson misses with a looping left.
Kaczjarg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaczjarg in his tracks.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaczjarg moves away.
Kaczjarg throws a leg kick but Benson checks it.
Benson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Kaczjarg takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Benson.
Kaczjarg misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Benson.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
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!
Benson has Kaczjarg pushed against the ropes.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Kaczjarg's ribcage.
Kaczjarg can't break the clinch.
Benson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaczjarg backwards.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
Kaczjarg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaczjarg looking to throw knees to the head but Benson is blocking nicely.
A short right from Benson on the inside.
Benson prevents Kaczjarg from breaking the clinch.
Benson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaczjarg is defending well for now.
Kaczjarg with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Wolfgang Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaczjarg backwards. #T3#
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Kaczjarg lands an elbow that stopped Benson in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Benson as the two fighters clinch.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaczjarg or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
Benson scores a nice knee to the body.
Benson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaczjarg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benson blocks an elbow strike from Kaczjarg.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson.
Kaczjarg is trying to maintain a safe position but Benson gets an underhook and turns Kaczjarg into the ropes.
Benson lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaczjarg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benson lands a right hand. #T4#
Benson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Benson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benson misses with a body kick.
Benson lands a jab.
Benson lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Kaczjarg is rocked!#CL#
Kaczjarg moves into range and clinches up with Benson.
Oh Kaczjarg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.
Kaczjarg stalling in the clinch but Benson improves position.
Benson has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Kaczjarg to the canvas! Can Kaczjarg beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Kaczjarg was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Benson is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Wolfgang Benson!
A victorious Wolfgang Benson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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