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Event:
DUEL#13 Silver vs Jordan
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Bentner throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Bentner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balkon was covering up waiting for the punch and Bentner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Balkon is pulling down on Bentner's head to control his posture.
Bentner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bentner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bentner postures up in Balkon's guard and throws a big left but Balkon blocks it.
Bentner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bentner with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner wants to pass the guard but Balkon is keeping the position.
Balkon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bentner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bentner throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Balkon keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
Bentner connects with a couple of short punches.
Bentner looking to sit in guard and control but Balkon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Balkon throwing strikes but missing.
Balkon won't allow Bentner to sweep him here.
Bentner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkon's guard. #REVR#
Balkon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bentner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balkon pulls Bentner in to control the position.
Balkon keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bentner postures up in Balkon's guard and throws a big left but Balkon blocks it.
We've been hearing that Bentner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bentner trying to control but Balkon is working from the bottom.
Bentner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkon is keeping the position for now.
Bentner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balkon keeping moving, preventing Bentner from controlling successfully.
Balkon has Bentner pulled in close to control his posture.
Bentner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Bentner postures up in Balkon's guard and throws a big left but Balkon blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentner sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marian Balkon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bentner dives in for a single leg takedown but Balkon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balkon scores with a nice head shot.
Balkon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bentner has a takedown stuffed.
Balkon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bentner dodges the punch combination from Balkon.
Bentner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balkon is fending him off so far but Bentner persists. Nope, Balkon circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkon! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bentner or perhaps it was just good defense by Balkon, which made it look bad. #T4#
Bentner defending well as Balkon loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Balkon. No joy for Bentner on that attempt.
Balkon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bentner ducks under a wild hook from Balkon.
Balkon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bentner.
Bentner moves forwards but Balkon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nick Bentner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bentner tries to clinch
and Balkon counters with a stiff right hand.
Balkon misses the jab.
Bentner tries to clinch up but Balkon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bentner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balkon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marian Balkon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Balkon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balkon wants it to stay on the feet.
Balkon is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Balkon lands a nice hook to Bentner's body. Bentner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balkon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balkon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Balkon tries to clinch there but Bentner circles away.
#CL2#
Balkon has closed the distance and engaged Bentner in a clinch.
Balkon misses with a knee strike.
Bentner wants to take the fight to the mat but Balkon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balkon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Balkon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bentner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bentner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balkon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balkon with a knee to the head.
Balkon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bentner is defending well for now.
Bentner can't get the takedown.
Bentner is trying to drag Balkon to the mat but Balkon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but Bentner blocks with his arms.
#T1##BC2#
Balkon breaks the clinch.
Bentner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balkon 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.
Bentner shoots in but no luck this time.
Bentner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bentner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balkon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balkon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bentner's head backwards.
Balkon with a hook.
Balkon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balkon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bentner walks into a jab.
Bentner moves forwards but Balkon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentner with a poor takedown
and Balkon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Balkon dips to his left and cracks Bentner with an uppercut!
Balkon slips a jab and a cross from Bentner.
Balkon leaves Bentner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bentner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balkon just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkon just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balkon wants it to stay on the feet.
Bentner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balkon but Balkon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bentner walks into a jab.
Bentner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balkon.#T3#
Bentner ducks right into an uppercut from Balkon.
Nice takedown defense from Balkon. No joy for Bentner on that attempt.
Bentner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balkon counters with a nice uppercut.
Balkon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Balkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bentner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balkon cracks Bentner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balkon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Balkon as Bentner shoots in.
Balkon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balkon throws a right hand that Bentner ducks under and follows up with a left that Bentner also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Balkon misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bentner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balkon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bentner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balkon defends well and Bentner ends up having to push Balkon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balkon unleashes a big counter combination but Bentner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Bentner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balkon throws a good cross that connects.
Balkon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bentner. Bentner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bentner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bentner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bentner.
Bentner fails with the takedown
letting Balkon counter with a right hand.
Balkon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bentner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balkon sprawls and moves away.
Bentner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bentner feinted with a counter takedown.
Bentner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Balkon instigates a clinch.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but Bentner blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Balkon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Balkon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bentner fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Balkon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bentner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balkon momentarily.
Balkon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Balkon tries to clinch but Bentner is having none of it.
Balkon throws a series of punches but Bentner avoids them all with ease.
Bentner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bentner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balkon's waist but Balkon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bentner off to one side.
Balkon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balkon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balkon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bentner ducks under a wild hook from Balkon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkon misses with an uppercut.
Bentner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balkon cracks Bentner with a good jab.
Balkon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balkon misses with a looping left.#T1#
Balkon scores with a head kick.
Bentner slips a jab from Balkon.
Bentner's corner calls for a 1-2. Bentner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bentner shoots in for a takedown but Balkon shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Bentner clinches. #BC2#
Balkon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bentner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balkon is fending him off so far but Bentner persists. Nope, Balkon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balkon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bentner circles away quickly and effectively.
Bentner tries to move into range but Balkon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balkon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Balkon has closed the distance and engaged Bentner in a clinch.
Balkon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balkon lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Balkon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balkon with a jab.#T2#
Balkon scores with the left hand. Bentner knows he should have avoided that one.
Bentner walks into a straight right hand from Balkon.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bentner or perhaps it was just good defense by Balkon, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Balkon closes the distance and clinches.
Balkon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balkon lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balkon.
Balkon lands a nice knee to the body.
Balkon misses with a knee to the head.
Balkon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balkon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marian Balkon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Balkon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bentner blocks it with crossed arms.
Balkon lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Bentner avoiding damage as Balkon throws knees to the body.
Bentner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balkon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Balkon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bentner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Balkon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bentner walks into a stiff left hand from Balkon.
Marian Balkon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balkon lands an overhand right.
Bentner is looking to clinch.
Bentner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balkon circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkon! But no joy.#CL2#
Balkon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bentner, pushing him back against the cage.
Balkon landing knees to the body.
Balkon landing knees to the head.
Balkon lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Balkon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balkon throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Bentner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentner working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Bentner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bentner wants to control from the top but Balkon keeps moving.
Nick Bentner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bentner stopping the sweep attempt from Balkon.
Bentner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bentner throws an elbow that misses. Balkon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bentner's guard. Nice move by Balkon!#REVB#
Balkon is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Balkon really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
A left lands for Balkon.
Bentner stuns Balkon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Balkon misses.
Bentner shoots for a takedown but Balkon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Bentner clinches up against the cage.
Bentner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balkon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Balkon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nick Bentner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bentner moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon misses with a knee strike.
Balkon lands a knee to the body.
Balkon lands an uppercut.
Bentner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balkon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#BC2#
Balkon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Balkon misses with a two punch combination.
Balkon with a hook.
Bentner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bentner misses with a few strikes there.
Balkon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balkon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bentner fails with the takedown
and Balkon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Balkon takes the fight into the clinch.
Balkon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balkon misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Bentner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balkon defending well though. #T2#
Bentner is just content to waste time from the top position. Balkon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bentner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bentner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Balkon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bentner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bentner is looking to work some ground and pound but Balkon has wrist control.#T3#
Bentner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balkon's guard.
Bentner looks to land a strike but Balkon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bentner works over Balkon with some ground and pound from guard.
Bentner looking to sit in guard and control but Balkon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Balkon trying to control but Bentner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Balkon throwing strikes but missing.
Bentner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkon wants to pass the guard but Bentner is keeping the position.
Bentner is trying to control the position but Balkon postures up.
Balkon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bentner throws a combination that misses
and Balkon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balkon works over Bentner's head and body with a nice combination.
Balkon looks to land a left hand but Bentner moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Bentner has closed the distance and engaged Balkon in a clinch.
Bentner tries for a takedown but Balkon manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Balkon dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bentner has a takedown stuffed.
Balkon works the jab nicely.
Balkon with a hook.
Bentner misses with a leg kick
and Balkon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balkon stuffs the takedown.
Bentner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balkon finds it's way round the side to connect with Bentner's head.
Balkon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bentner on the side of the head.
Bentner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Balkon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bentner moves forwards but Balkon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1##TD#
Bentner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bentner looking to control but instead Balkon has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Balkon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Balkon is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bentner works his way into side control.
Bentner trying to control the action but Balkon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Balkon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bentner.
Bentner scoring with punches from side control.
Balkon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Bentner.
Bentner with the ground and pound but Balkon regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Bentner is trying to work for a kimura but Balkon is defending well.
Bentner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Bentner trying to control from half guard but Balkon is working away.
Balkon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Balkon is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Bentner seems content to control.
Bentner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balkon's head.
Bentner winds up and cracks Balkon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bentner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkon tries to get to full guard but Bentner has control of the leg.
Bentner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nick Bentner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Balkon is refusing to be controlled, as Bentner sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bentner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Balkon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bentner wants to clinch up but Balkon keeps it at a distance.
Bentner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balkon is fending him off so far but Bentner persists. Nope, Balkon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Balkon.
Bentner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bentner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Balkon finds it's target.
Bentner just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Balkon coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marian Balkon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balkon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 44:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Balkon!
After winning the bout, Marian Balkon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DUEL#9 Longshanks vs Blaine
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Bentner avoids the head kick by Baird.
Baird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bentner lands with a nice body punch.
Bentner takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bentner.
Bentner misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Baird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Bentner is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentner working a defensive guard here.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Bentner is keeping the position.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bentner keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there.
Bentner pulls Baird in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baird is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Baird with that takedown attempt.
Baird is looking to clinch but Bentner is avoiding it.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bentner throws a shot to the body.
Baird shoots in and drives through. Bentner sprawls well.
Bentner misses with a double jab.
Baird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baird throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bentner's head.
Bentner misses with a straight left.
Baird drops his hands momentarily and Bentner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bentner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nick Bentner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bentner misses with a straight right.
Baird moves out of range as Bentner strikes.
Baird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bentner swivels and escapes.
Nick Bentner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Baird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bentner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bentner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
Bentner misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Baird moves into the clinch.
Baird is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bentner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baird has Bentner pressed against the cage, preventing Bentner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baird has Bentner pressed against the cage, preventing Bentner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Bentner tries to circle away but Baird has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Bentner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bentner misses with a looping left.
Bentner throws a shot from downtown. Baird moves away and avoids it.
Baird defending well as Bentner loads up on a big left hand.
Baird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bentner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bentner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bentner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baird slips a straight right by Bentner.
The fighters circling - Bentner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bentner scores with a one two! Baird had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bentner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baird.
Bentner throws a big counter combination but Baird scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Bentner finds it's way through Baird's defenses.
Bentner misses with a looping right.#T4#
Baird fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baird misses with a body shot.
Nick Bentner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird moves away from the strike by Bentner.
And Baird tries to counter it with a takedown but Bentner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bentner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Bentner.
Baird slips under a jab.
Baird darts in looking for a takedown but Bentner gets double underhooks and turns Baird into the cage.
Bentner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bentner throws a hook to the side of Baird's head but Baird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Bentner.
Baird punishes Bentner's body with a nice straight punch.
Baird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bentner misses with a double jab.
Bentner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bentner checks a low kick from Baird.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bentner defends it nicely.
Bentner throws a looping overhand right but Baird ducks down to avoid it.
Bentner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nick Bentner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bentner scores with a punch to the head.
Baird scores with a decent looking hook.
Baird scores with a nice strike.
Nick Bentner is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Baird closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Bentner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baird is on him like a limpet, forcing Bentner back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bentner after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Baird manages to break the clinch.
Baird takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bentner throws a jab when Baird was well out of range.
Baird tries for a takedown but Bentner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nick Bentner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Bentner. Those never looked like landing.
Bentner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baird swings for the body but Bentner moves out of range.
Bentner lands with a straight right. Baird didn't see that one coming.
Bentner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bentner looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.
Baird shoots in and drives through. Bentner sprawls well.
Bentner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baird can do to turn this around?
Bentner lands a nice looking body shot.
Baird fails with a takedown attempt.
Bentner is looking for a counter combo.
Bentner lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bentner swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Bentner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bentner jabs at Baird's body.#T2#
Baird jabs at Bentner's body.
Nice sprawl there from Bentner as Baird shoots in.
Bentner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baird circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baird.
Bentner is looking for a counter combo.
Bentner throws a series of strikes that have Baird backpedaling.
Baird tries to bum rush Bentner with a series of wild strikes but Bentner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bentner misses with a straight right.
Bentner looks to score with a jab to the body but Baird is just out of range.
Baird slips under a jab from Bentner.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bentner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird lands with a nice combination. Bentner backs away looking to recover.
Bentner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bentner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bentner throws a nice looking combination but Baird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bentner.
Baird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baird doesn't manage to clinch there - Bentner circles away.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Bentner.
Bentner misses with a body shot.
Bentner misses with an uppercut.
Bentner slips a straight right by Baird.
Bentner throws a body shot but no joy.
Baird takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bentner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from Bentner.
Baird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bentner.
Baird showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bentner.
Nice cross by Bentner.#T4#
Bentner scores with a shot to the body.
Baird's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baird duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Bentner tries to keep at a distance but Baird has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bentner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baird is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Bentner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bentner lands a really nice looking cross but Baird seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bentner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baird.
Baird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bentner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Baird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bentner wants to hit a switch here but Baird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bentner there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Bentner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bentner.
Bentner misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Baird counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bentner!
You can see the frustration on Bentner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baird throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bentner is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner is not content to let Baird control the position.
Bentner can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Baird working the ground and pound but Bentner is defending the strikes.
Baird tries to advance to mount but Bentner denies him.
Bentner is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bentner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Baird politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baird prefers to stall for the moment though.
Baird sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bentner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baird wants to control but Bentner is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bentner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bentner throws a body punch but Baird moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Baird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bentner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bentner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bentner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bentner throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Baird counters with a single leg into guard. Bentner didn't expect that.
Baird postures up.
Baird is fighting to break Bentner's control of his arms but Bentner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nick Bentner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baird landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Bentner pulls Baird in close to prevent any damage.
Baird wants to control from the top but Bentner keeps moving.
Bentner wants to hit a switch here but Baird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bentner there! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bentner is looking to get to half guard.
Baird scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bentner?
Bentner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baird postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bentner looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird lands a big shot there that rocks Bentner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bentner 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Bentner!
Nick Bentner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL#4 Parker vs Bentner
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Parker.
Bentner slips a straight right by Parker.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bentner shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Bentner dodges the punch combination from Parker.
Parker lands the left hand.#TD2#
Bentner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parker's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bentner working some strikes from top position.
Bentner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bentner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Bentner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head.
Bentner works over Parker with some ground and pound from guard.
Parker is controlling Bentner's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bentner working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bentner looking to pass the guard.
Bentner won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Bentner wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Bentner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker has Bentner pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bentner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parker wants to stand up but Bentner is controlling him.
Bentner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parker is pulling down on Bentner's head to control his posture.
Bentner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker is pulling down on Bentner's head. It's preventing any offense from Bentner, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Bentner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Parker - that will leave a mark!
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Bentner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bentner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bentner misses with a wild body shot.
Bentner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Bentner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well.#CL#
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Bentner.
Bentner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bentner.
Parker wants to break free but Bentner has control.
Parker gets underhooks to prevent Bentner's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Bentner can't get the takedown.
Parker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bentner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Parker is defending well.#BC#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Parker lunges at Bentner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bentner's hand.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Bentner tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parker lands a jab-cross combination.
Bentner ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Bentner walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bentner shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Bentner.
Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bentner wants to take the fight to the mat but Parker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bentner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bentner.
Bentner has Parker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Bentner has the dominant position.#TD2#
Bentner has clasped his hands together around Parker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Bentner taking a breather here.
Bentner working the ground and pound but Parker is defending the strikes. #T1#
Parker wants to control but Bentner postures up.
Parker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bentner.
A lull in the action here.
Bentner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Parker is pushing Bentner's head away, looking to escape. Bentner manages to hold on to the position though.
Parker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Parker wants to control but Bentner postures up.
Bentner throws a strike aimed at the side of Parker's head but Parker avoids it well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker parries the strikes from Bentner easily there. Bentner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Parker to escape.
Bentner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Parker is avoiding damage well.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard.
Parker is not content to let Bentner control the position.
Nick Bentner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bentner scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Bentner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bentner cracks Parker with a big elbow. #T3#
Bentner working the ground and pound.
Bentner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bentner lands some shots froms side control.
Bentner tries to score with some ground and pound. Parker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bentner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Parker parries the strikes from Bentner easily there. Bentner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Parker to escape.
Bentner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bentner trying to control the position but Parker is working away.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bentner can do to turn this around?
Check out the look on Bentner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ES#
Parker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Bentner has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Bentner is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Bentner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bentner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bentner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Parker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bentner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bentner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bentner wants to take a breather but Parker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bentner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Parker has managed to clinch.
Bentner is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bentner shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Bentner with that takedown attempt.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bentner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bentner's hands.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bentner moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
And Bentner tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bentner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Parker misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parker.
Parker misses with a hook. Bentner ducked under it nicely.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Parker tries to sprawl but Bentner drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Parker kicks off Bentner and gets to his feet.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Bentner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.#TD2#
Bentner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bentner stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Bentner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parker wants to control but Bentner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Parker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Parker wants to stand up but Bentner is controlling him. #ES#
Parker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Bentner looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.
Parker throws a big counter combination but Bentner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Bentner defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bentner, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bentner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Parker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bentner.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bentner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Parker trying to control but not successfully.
Bentner thows a strike but Parker uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Parker as he ends up in Bentner 's guard! #T4#
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Bentner.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Bentner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Bentner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker clearly takes that round.
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#
Parker tests Bentner's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Parker darts in and clinches Bentner up against the cage.#BC#
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker throws a leg kick but Bentner checks it.
Parker is looking to chop away at Bentner's legs.
Bentner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bentner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Bentner is out of range.
Bentner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Bentner fails with the takedown.#T1#
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parker tries to land a front kick but Bentner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bentner with the counter takedown but Parker avoids it easily.
Bentner slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Parker.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Parker.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bentner.
Parker throws a head kick but Bentner moves out of range.
Bentner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker misses with a hook.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Bentner moves out of range easily. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bentner is defended easily by Parker.
Parker lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bentner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bentner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well.
Parker connects with a single shot there.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Bentner is looking to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Parker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bentner avoiding damage.
#BC#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Bentner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bentner at a distance.
Bentner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parker to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Parker rushes Bentner and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Parker prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bentner.#BC#
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker throws a leg kick but Bentner moved away.
Bentner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes.
Bentner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Bentner's shoulder, as Bentner tries to avoid the shot.
Bentner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Parker!
Parker swinging wildly here.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bentner avoids the head kick by Parker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker had his way with Nick Bentner in that round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Parker connects with a single shot there.
Bentner misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Parker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parker.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Bentner moves out of range easily.
Parker scores with a jab. Bentner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Bentner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Bentner there.
Parker throws a body punch but Bentner moves out of range.
Bentner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1##CL#
Parker forces Bentner back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bentner closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.#BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Bentner.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Bentner checks it.
Bentner blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker lunges at Bentner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bentner's hand.
Parker throws a body punch but Bentner moves out of range.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Bentner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Parker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bentner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bentner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Bentner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bentner stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
Bentner wants to take a breather but Parker is having none of it. #T3#
Parker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bentner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bentner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bentner lands strikes from half guard.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Bentner is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Bentner is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bentner to get the leverage.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Bentner trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bentner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parker pushes Bentner off looking to stand but Bentner dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Parker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nick Bentner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bentner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bentner.
Bentner is nestled in close to Parker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bentner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Parker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bentner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bentner's back!
Bentner wants to control his opponent's hands but Parker gets his hands free.
Parker trying to control.
Bentner tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
Peter Parker retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Peter Parker thanked Machine Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
EPL Semi-Final
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bentner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuinness connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from McGuinness misses.
Bentner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Bentner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGuinness napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Bentner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuinness knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuinness takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner is working McGuinness over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGuinness being controlled for a moment.
McGuinness is trying to get back to half guard.
McGuinness has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Bentner scoring with punches and elbows.
McGuinness is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bentner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Bentner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bentner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McGuinness tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bentner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGuinness's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've been hearing that Bentner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bentner working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on McGuinness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGuinness tries to improve position but can't.
McGuinness is not content to let Bentner control the position.
McGuinness can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bentner scores with punches from side control.
McGuinness is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuinness is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuinness is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bentner connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness tries to improve position but can't.
McGuinness regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bentner in particular looking to stall.
Bentner passes to side control.
McGuinness is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bentner off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
McGuinness has got his arm under Bentner's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bentner has spun round into McGuinness's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Bentner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentner is pushing down on McGuinness's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuinness is fighting to maintain full guard but Bentner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bentner stalling.
Bentner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bentner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGuinness trying to control here.
Bentner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuinness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Bentner trying to control the action but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
McGuinness is looking to control Bentner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuinness avoid being mounted?
Bentner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuinness is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bentner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bentner's back!
McGuinness struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
McGuinness is looking for the choke from the back position but Bentner is controlling his hands well.
Bentner grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
McGuinness working for the choke.
McGuinness is not going to allow Bentner to sit and survive in this position.
Bentner turns into McGuinness and is now in his guard.
Bentner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bentner dominated that round.
That's time! Bentner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bentner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuinness throws out a loose jab but Bentner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuinness stuffs the takedown attempt from Bentner. Bentner gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like McGuinness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bentner drives through and clinches with McGuinness against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGuinness is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
McGuinness manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bentner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Bentner backs off McGuinness throws a huge counter combo but Bentner manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Bentner rushes McGuinness and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Bentner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGuinness after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuinness shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGuinness tries to circle away but Bentner has him pinned against the cage.
Bentner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuinness can do to turn this around?
McGuinness gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bentner.
#BC2#
McGuinness pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentner fails with a takedown attempt.
Bentner walks into a jab.#T2#
McGuinness stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuinness wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuinness cracks Bentner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Bentner has closed the distance and engaged McGuinness in a clinch.
Bentner looking for a takedown.
Bentner goes for a takedown attempt but McGuinness pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bentner is looking to clinch. #CL#
McGuinness tries to keep at a distance but Bentner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuinness shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGuinness is trying to break the clinch but Bentner has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
McGuinness successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Bentner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuinness's head.
McGuinness trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
McGuinness is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bentner trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McGuinness is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bentner defends well.#SUB2#
McGuinness is looking for a triangle but Bentner pushes his legs off easily.
Bentner tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuinness is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Bentner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bentner distracts McGuinness with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
McGuinness looking for a guillotine here but Bentner defends easily.
Bentner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McGuinness has his foot on Bentner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bentner works his way back into a safe position though.
Bentner controlling from the top position.
Bentner is in close to McGuinness's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGuinness 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##TD#
Bentner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGuinness is trying to defend but Bentner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bentner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGuinness is not content to let Bentner control the position.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard but Bentner has passed into side control.
Bentner trying to control the position but McGuinness is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bentner off and has taken his back!#T1#
McGuinness is trying to stick to Bentner's back but Bentner is turning into McGuinness. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGuinness's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bentner.
McGuinness controls Bentner momentarily but Bentner frees himself. #SUB2#
McGuinness had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bentner defends it easily.
Bentner works over McGuinness with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuinness working a defensive guard here.
Bentner trying to control but McGuinness is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGuinness is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bentner is aware though and is defending well.
Bentner passes into half guard. #T2#
Bentner is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuinness is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGuinness tries to roll over but Bentner keeps him under control.
Bentner working McGuinness over with strikes.
Bentner is keen to just control but McGuinness is a slippery customer.
Bentner throws a strike but McGuinness avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bentner is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuinness has wrist control.
Bentner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
Bentner is keen to just control but McGuinness is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
McGuinness looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bentner connects with a nice short shot to McGuinness's temple.
Bentner working the head and body with strikes.
Bentner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bentner wants to control the pace but McGuinness is squirming around nicely.
McGuinness tries to hold on but Bentner pushes him away.
McGuinness in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bentner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGuinness can't escape the position.
#T4#
Bentner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGuinness is in a horrible position here. Bentner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGuinness is desperately trying to improve his position but Bentner has a good base and remains in mount.
Bentner trying to control but McGuinness is having none of it.
Bentner lands a big shot there that rocks McGuinness but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuinness wants to hold on but Bentner pushes him away.
Bentner lands a big shot there that rocks McGuinness but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bentner controlling his opponent.
Bentner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bentner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGuinness looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Bentner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bentner 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Bentner!
Our winner, Nick Bentner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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