Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Neves
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Matonen throws a chopping leg kick but Benderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Benderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matonen checks it well.
Matonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matonen tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Benderson.
Despite the aggression on Matonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matonen is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
We've been informed that Matonen 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.
Matonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benderson is able to avoid easily.
Benderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Matonen throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen misses the jab.
Matonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matonen throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Matonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benderson wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matonen.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Matonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Despite the aggression on Matonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matonen connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Matonen has Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen lands with a nice combination. Benderson backs away looking to recover.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Matonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benderson's hands.#CL#
Benderson drives through and clinches with Matonen against the cage.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards. #T3#
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson letting Matonen take a breather here.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nice cross by Benderson.
Matonen misses with a hook
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson catches Matonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benderson tries to clinch but Matonen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Matonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Matonen moves away and avoids it.
Matonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Matonen clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benderson takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Matonen dominated that round.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Benderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.#CL2#
Matonen clinches up against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matonen avoids it.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Matonen avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matonen as Benderson tries to tie him up.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matonen blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
A short left from Matonen.
Matonen lands a right hand.
Benderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matonen.
Usko Matonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson presses Matonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matonen is struggling to control the position.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benderson moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Matonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Matonen misses the jab.
Benderson throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.#T2#
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matonen cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Benderson scores with a jab.
Matonen feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Benderson tries to move into range but Matonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matonen feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Matonen tries to clinch
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Benderson drops his hands momentarily and Matonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matonen motions for Benderson to come forward. Matonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Matonen has managed to clinch. #T3#
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Matonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head. #BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Matonen has managed to clinch.
Matonen works on Benderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Matonen. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Matonen cracks Benderson with an open hand slap.#T4#
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!#CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Matonen.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matonen is keeping busy.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matonen up against the cage.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matonen lands an uppercut.
Matonen leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Matonen. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Matonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Benderson dodges the punch combination from Matonen.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Matonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benderson's knee momentarily.
Matonen lands a jab to the nose.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen throws a head kick that Benderson semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Matonen looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Benderson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.
Matonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Matonen moves into the clinch.
Benderson tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Matonen stalls.
Matonen lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch. #T2#
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matonen tries to work over Benderson's front leg with a kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matonen scores with a jab.
Matonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Usko Matonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson moves forwards but Matonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.#CL2#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Benderson against the cage.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Matonen blocks it. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Matonen.
Benderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Matonen.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matonen.
Benderson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Matonen - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Matonen as he connects with a hook.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matonen slips a straight right by Benderson.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Matonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Matonen. That snapped Benderson's head back. #T4#
Matonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Matonen gets a clinch.
Matonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Matonen with a nice cross.
Matonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Benderson's head.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matonen cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Matonen throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matonen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
Our winner, Usko Matonen, 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.
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Peterson
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Branko shoots for a double leg takedown but Benderson sprawls well. He's pushed Branko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Branko gets the takedown into side control.

Benderson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Branko.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Branko swings around for an armbar but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Branko's guard.
Branko wants to sweep here but Benderson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a triangle but Benderson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Benderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Benderson wants to stand but Branko has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Branko looking for subs off his back but Benderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Branko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Benderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benderson defends it easily.
Branko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benderson defends it easily.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Branko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Benderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Branko.#T3#
Branko is trying to get back to half guard.
Branko looks to move to half guard but instead Benderson has passed into mount! Damn!
Branko working to try and regain half guard.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Benderson wants to control the pace but Branko is squirming around nicely.
Branko is working to get back to half guard.
Branko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Branko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Branko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Branko working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henson Benderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Branko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good standup being displayed there by Benderson as he connects with a hook.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Benderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Branko eats them both and turns towards Benderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Benderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benderson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Benderson wants to clinch up but Branko keeps it at a distance.
Benderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Branko, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Branko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Benderson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Benderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benderson gets full guard.#T2##SUB#
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko passes Benderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Benderson is continuing to stall.
Branko works his way into full mount! #T3#
Benderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Benderson is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benderson defends it well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benderson is looking to control Branko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benderson avoid being mounted?
Benderson tries to roll over but Branko keeps him under control.#SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura but Benderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
Benderson wants to control but Branko is keeping busy. #SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Benderson is defending well. #SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura but Benderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henson Benderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Branko shoots in for a takedown but Benderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branko shoots and misses
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson clobbers Branko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Branko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benderson wants to get back to his feet but Branko passes into half guard. #REVB#
Benderson tries to get to full guard but Branko has control of the leg.
Benderson won't allow Branko to pass to mount.
Benderson manages to get to full guard.
Benderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Branko slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Benderson tries to get to full guard but Branko has control of the leg.
Benderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benderson keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass. #SUB#
Branko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branko, into his guard. #REVB#
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Benderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benderson is pushing down on Branko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Branko is fighting to maintain full guard but Benderson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branko.#SUB#
Branko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Benderson escapes and throws Branko's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Benderson controlling the position.
Branko is looking to regain half guard here but Benderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Benderson trying to control the position but Branko is working away. #T4#
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.
Branko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benderson controlling the pace.
Branko tries to get to full guard but Benderson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Branko looking for a kimura from the bottom but Benderson passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko is looking to regain half guard here but Benderson keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benderson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benderson on the side of the head.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benderson.
Benderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Benderson seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Thomas.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benderson with a body shot.
Benderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a jab when Benderson was well out of range.
And Benderson counters with a quick kick to the body but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Benderson circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Benderson's head back.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benderson.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Benderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Thomas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Benderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benderson's head.
Nice straight punches there by Benderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benderson.
Benderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benderson throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Benderson misses with a body shot.
Thomas with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Benderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benderson.
Benderson misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benderson trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Benderson scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Benderson staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
Benderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Benderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.#T4#
Benderson connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Benderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benderson throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
As Thomas backs away, Benderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Benderson gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thomas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson lands a knee to the head.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Benderson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tom Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Tom Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas cracks Benderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benderson is looking to clinch.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benderson's head.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benderson blocks a jab.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Benderson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Benderson slips a straight right by Thomas.
A quick step to the side and Benderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas tries to work over Benderson's front leg with a kick but Benderson checks it.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Benderson.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benderson tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Benderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Benderson with an uppercut!
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Benderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benderson tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas catches Benderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.#T1#
Good leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Benderson's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Benderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benderson checks it well.
Benderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Benderson throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Benderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benderson swings and misses with a hook 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!
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Thomas feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benderson doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Benderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benderson. Benderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##CL2#
Thomas clinches up with Benderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thomas can turn it around.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas. #BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Benderson throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tom Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Benderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thomas's brow.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
After winning the bout, Tom Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Colucci
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benderson takes one on the button.
Benderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benderson avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benderson misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benderson's head.
Sitsongrit cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
A head kick from Sitsongrit lands but Benderson takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit. #T2#
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benderson's head.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Benderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Benderson's head.#T3#
Benderson moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit cracks Benderson with an open hand slap.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benderson momentarily. #CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
A short left from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Benderson tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Benderson misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benderson misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benderson thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benderson scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benderson under the eye.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Benderson away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Benderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit stuns Benderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benderson. That did some damage!
Benderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Benderson 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.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benderson's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks. #T2#
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Benderson circles away.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit tests Benderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Benderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Benderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benderson on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Benderson back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Benderson taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benderson takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Benderson's ribs.
Benderson throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Benderson shrugs it off 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!
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
A jab from Benderson misses.
Benderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benderson lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Benderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Sitsongrit cracks Benderson with a nice body shot.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson looking to stall.
Benderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Sitsongrit gets through Benderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Benderson.
Sitsongrit works on Benderson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
A victorious Yodsawan Sitsongrit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

Event: SMASH: Dong vs Trump
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nouveau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nouveau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nouveau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nouveau can't break the clinch.
Benderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nouveau managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Nouveau is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Benderson stops a takedown attempt from Nouveau.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nouveau has Benderson pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Benderson.
Nouveau slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Benderson. #TD#
Nouveau gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Benderson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benderson tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.#T2#
Nouveau lands strikes from half guard.
Benderson is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benderson avoid being mounted?
Nouveau trying to control from half guard but Benderson is working away. #SUB#
Nouveau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau is pressing down on Benderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benderson is holding on for now.
Nouveau is working hard here to advance position.
Nouveau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benderson wants to improve his position but Nouveau is controlling well. #T3#
Benderson has his hands clasped together around Nouveau's back. He's all about the action.
Nouveau is stalling here. Benderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nouveau seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Benderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nouveau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Benderson off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nouveau is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nouveau gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Nouveau gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nouveau apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nouveau ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Benderson misses.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nouveau closes the distance and clinches up with Benderson, looking for a takedown. Nouveau pushes Benderson against the cage but Benderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benderson unleashes a big counter combination but Nouveau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Nouveau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Benderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouveau throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown into Benderson's guard.
Benderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Benderson is keeping the position.
Nouveau throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nouveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nouveau walks into a straight right hand from Benderson.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Nouveau avoids it with no problem.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benderson is fending him off so far but Nouveau persists. Nope, Benderson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Benderson circles away easily
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Nouveau dives in and grabs Benderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benderson pushes down on Nouveau's head and hops out.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Nouveau's shoulder, as Nouveau tries to avoid the shot.
Nouveau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benderson swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benderson with a nice cross.#ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau misses with a takedown
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benderson lands an uppercut.#T2#
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nouveau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benderson.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nouveau blocks it with crossed arms.
Nouveau managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Henson Benderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Benderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benderson works on Nouveau's body with a couple of short punches.
Nouveau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Nouveau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nouveau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benderson walks away with a smile on his face. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nouveau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a takedown but Benderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nouveau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Nouveau avoids it with no problem.
Nouveau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benderson cracks Nouveau with an open hand slap.
Benderson misses with a body shot.
Nouveau dives in and grabs Benderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benderson pushes down on Nouveau's head and hops out.#TD#
Benderson gets caught napping as Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown. Benderson manages to retain guard.#T4#
Benderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nouveau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benderson's guard.
Nouveau prevents Benderson from improving his position.#SUB#
Nouveau trying to work for an americana but Benderson has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Benderson, not yet.
Nouveau trying to control but Benderson is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson is trying to keep Nouveau in close.
Benderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nouveau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Benderson. Those never looked like landing.
Benderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Benderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nouveau tries to clinch
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Benderson darts in and clinches Nouveau up against the cage.
Nouveau jumps guard but Benderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Benderson. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Nouveau prevents a body shot from Benderson.
Nouveau takes an elbow to the temple.
Benderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nouveau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nouveau goes for a takedown attempt but Benderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Benderson circles away easily
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benderson avoids the head kick by Nouveau. #CL2#
Nouveau gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Benderson lands a shoulder strike.
Nouveau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nouveau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nouveau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nouveau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Benderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nouveau drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Nouveau is looking to control Benderson's arms but Benderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nouveau has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benderson. #T3#
Nouveau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benderson after a bit of a struggle.
Nouveau avoiding damage.
Benderson digs a right hand underneath Nouveau's ribcage. Nouveau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nouveau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benderson smiles and moves away.
Benderson tests Nouveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Nouveau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt - Benderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Nouveau avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Benderson.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Benderson instigates a clinch.
Nouveau tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Nouveau tries to score a body lock takedown but Benderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Benderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benderson 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henson Benderson made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'.

Event: SMASH: Fortier vs Bishop
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benderson's waist but Benderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loco off to one side.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Loco with a poor takedown
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benderson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Benderson.
Benderson lands with a right hand.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Benderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Loco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Benderson throws a shot to the body.
Benderson with a nice cross.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Benderson throws a hook but Loco blocks it.
A cross from Benderson lands.
Loco ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Nice takedown defense from Benderson. No joy for Loco on that attempt.
Benderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loco momentarily.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Loco avoids it well. #T2#
Loco shoots in for a double leg but Benderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Loco counters with a single leg into guard. Benderson didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benderson seems keen to control Loco's posture.
Benderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Benderson controlling the position.
Loco stands and throws Benderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Benderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Loco tries for a kimura but Benderson is defending well.
Loco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Benderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Benderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benderson tries to bench press Loco off him but Loco keeps the position.
Benderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Loco controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson 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.#R2#
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Benderson sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benderson stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loco on the side of the head.#TD#
Loco drives through with a takedown into Benderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Benderson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco tries to pull guard but Benderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Loco has Benderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benderson landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Loco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Loco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benderson walks away with a smile on his face. Loco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Loco blocks a jab.#T2#
Benderson lands the left hand.
A combination from Benderson does no damage.
Henson Benderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benderson cracks Loco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benderson circles away.
Benderson throws a front kick aimed at Loco's knee but Loco avoids it well.
Loco needs to keep his hands up - Benderson had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson 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.
A nice leg kick from Benderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Benderson, which made it look bad.
Mono Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benderson tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benderson to the ground. Benderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.#T3#
Loco shoots in and drives through. Benderson sprawls well.
Loco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benderson but Benderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benderson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Loco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Benderson does no damage.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benderson as he jumps to the side.
Benderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loco at a distance. #T4##TD#
Loco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loco is taking a breather. Benderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Loco passes into side control, despite Benderson's attempt to control the position.
Benderson is trying to improve his position.
Benderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson trying to control here.
Loco prevents Benderson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson 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#
Benderson works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benderson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
Benderson scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Benderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loco backwards. #T1#
Benderson lands an elbow inside.
Loco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benderson is keeping busy.
Benderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benderson lands a right hand.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Loco is trying to push Benderson away but Benderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Loco tries to circle away but Benderson has him pinned against the cage.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Loco is blocking nicely.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Loco.
Loco is trying to pull guard but Benderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benderson gets underhooks to prevent Loco's takedown attempt.
Loco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loco is trying to drag Benderson to the mat but Benderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loco working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Loco misses with a knee to the head.
Loco jumps guard but Benderson stands there with Loco around his waist. Loco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benderson has Loco pushed against the cage.
Loco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loco tries to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling the position.
Loco letting Benderson take a breather here.
Loco blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
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.
Loco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benderson smiles and moves away.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loco tries for a takedown but Benderson circles away easily
and Benderson counters with a two punch combo.
Benderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benderson wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benderson.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Loco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benderson to the ground. Loco is now in Benderson's guard.
Benderson pulls Loco in close to his closed guard and prevents Loco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benderson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henson Benderson made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Smith
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
As Dilbrandt looks to move away, Benderson throws a big counter combo but Dilbrandt just gets out of the way.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Benderson throws out a leg kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range and Benderson only half commits.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
It looked like Benderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.#T1#
Benderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilbrandt off the cage and back into range.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benderson checks it well.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Benderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Benderson saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Benderson misses.
Donk. Benderson catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Benderson moves his leg out of the way.
As Dilbrandt tries to get set, Benderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Dilbrandt manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Benderson lands with a straight right. Dilbrandt didn't see that one coming.
Benderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Benderson darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Benderson.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Benderson wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Dilbrandt is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Benderson is looking to control Dilbrandt's arms but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Benderson. #CUT#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.#T4#
Benderson is pushing Dilbrandt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benderson avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benderson duly obliges. #CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dilbrandt as the two fighters clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands with a right to the head.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Benderson blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Dilbrandt has Benderson pushed against the cage.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Benderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt blocks the elbow strike.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dilbrandt avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Dilbrandt dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
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!
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dilbrandt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Benderson stalls. #T4#
Benderson avoiding damage.
Benderson has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Benderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
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!
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benderson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Benderson misses with a leg kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benderson counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benderson is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt throws a combination that misses
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilbrandt under the eye.#T1#
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Benderson misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Benderson.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt pushes off an throws an elbow but Benderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Dilbrandt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt is trying to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling him.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Benderson misses with the head strike.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Benderson avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Dilbrandt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dilbrandt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.

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 Henson Benderson.
I think Dilbrandt 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Domonic Dilbrandt waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Pulkinen
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bing Bang misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Benderson. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Bing Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target. #CL2#
Benderson forces Bing Bang back against the cage and clinches.
Benderson misses with a body punch.
Benderson trying to stall but Bing Bang improves his position.
Benderson avoiding damage as Bing Bang throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bing Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bing Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Bing Bang.
Nice body punch from Bing Bang - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Bing Bang improves position.
A right hand to the body from Bing Bang.
Benderson's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Benderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice body punch from Bing Bang - that landed with a thud.
Benderson looking to stall.
Benderson is looking to control Bing Bang's arms but Bing Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Benderson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Bing Bang tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Bing Bang lands with a light punch inside.
Bing Bang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Bing Bang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but Benderson blocks it.
Bing Bang missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Benderson gets through Bing Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bing Bang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bing Bang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bing Bang missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Bing Bang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Benderson.
Benderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson thows a leg kick but Bing Bang checks it
and Bing Bang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Benderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Bing Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang misses with some punches.
Benderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bing Bang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bing Bang misses with a knee to the head.
Bing Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Bing Bang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Benderson avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Benderson.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Bing Bang lands an uppercut.
Bing Bang working aggressively here. #T4#
Benderson prevents a body shot from Bing Bang.
Nice body punch from Bing Bang - that landed with a thud.
Benderson has Bing Bang pressed against the cage.
Bing Bang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Henson Benderson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Bing Bang.
Benderson is stalling here.
Bing Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bing Bang.
Benderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Chang Bing Bang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henson Benderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Bing Bang's shoulder, as Bing Bang tries to avoid the shot. #CUT2#It looks like Ching Chang Bing Bang has been cut.
Benderson misses with a hook #CL#
and Bing Bang counters by clinching up.
Bing Bang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bing Bang misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bing Bang connects with a knee to the head.
Bing Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ching Chang Bing Bang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bing Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Benderson. #BC#
Bing Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Bing Bang moved out of range nicely.
Benderson throws an off balance right hand
and Bing Bang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1##CL2#
Bing Bang tries to keep at a distance but Benderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bing Bang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bing Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Bing Bang.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
Bing Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bing Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bing Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Bing Bang avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage. #T2#
Bing Bang tries to break free but Benderson pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benderson misses with the head strike.
Bing Bang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Bing Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bing Bang scores a nice knee to the body.
Bing Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bing Bang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benderson's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bing Bang lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Bing Bang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
A head punch on the inside from Benderson fails to land.
Bing Bang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bing Bang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but Benderson blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bing Bang presses Benderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bing Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Bing Bang misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC#
Bing Bang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Bing Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson throws a right hand that misses
and Bing Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benderson misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Bing Bang misses the target.
Benderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bing Bang's hands.
Bing Bang swats away the attempt to clinch by Benderson.
It looked like Bing Bang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benderson.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bing Bang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Chang Bing Bang dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Bing Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benderson.
A little feinted left hand from Bing Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benderson throws out a powerful jab.
Bing Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Benderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Benderson manages to circle out of the way.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bing Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bing Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson swings widly with a right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bing Bang throws a big counter combination but Benderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bing Bang.
Benderson swings widly with a right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Benderson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ching Chang Bing Bang!
During a confident post fight interview, Ching Chang Bing Bang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Oxlade
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connemara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benderson can pounce on him.
Benderson lands with a cross.
Connemara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benderson, as that shot connected.
Benderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Connemaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benderson takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
A jab from Benderson misses.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Benderson avoids it easily.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Connemara moves out of range easily.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Connemara momentarily.
Connemara drops his hands momentarily and Benderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benderson is looking to slow Connemara down with leg kicks.
Benderson throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Connemara tries to move into range but Benderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Connemara moves away and avoids it.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benderson.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Connemara avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Benderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Connemara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Benderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Connemara is out of range and Benderson settles back down.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good exchange - Benderson coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Connemara blocks the low kick.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Connemara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Benderson misses. #T4#
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connemara staying out of range there.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benderson moves in looking to clinch but Connemara pushes him off.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benderson tries to bum rush Connemara with a series of wild strikes but Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Connemara ducks right into an uppercut from Benderson.
Benderson misses the jab.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Benderson - just one landing.
A jab from Benderson finds it's way through Connemara's defenses.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Benderson clinches up against the cage.
Benderson misses with some punches. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benderson.
Benderson crunches a lovely knee into Connemara's ribcage.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Connemara up against the cage.
Benderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connemara.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Connemara up against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Connemara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benderson is defending well.
Benderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connemara.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Connemara.
Connemara is looking for a takedown.
Connemara is looking for a takedown.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Connemara up against the cage.#T3#
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Connemara avoids it.
Benderson avoiding damage.
Benderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Connemara backwards.
Connemara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connemara wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Connemara tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Connemara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connemara blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Benderson. #CUT#It looks like Jameson Connemara has been cut.
Benderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benderson misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Benderson instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Benderson.
Connemara is trying to drag Benderson to the mat but Benderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connemara is trying to drag Benderson to the mat but Benderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connemara.
Nice body punch from Benderson.
Benderson gets underhooks to prevent Connemara's takedown attempt.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Connemara.
Benderson stops a takedown attempt from Connemara.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benderson.
Connemara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connemara wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Connemara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Connemara controls his hands. #T3#
Benderson stalling the fight.
Connemara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connemara's elbow. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Connemara gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benderson regains guard.
Connemara preventing the sweep.
Connemara is fighting to break Benderson's control of his arms but Benderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connemara manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benderson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Henson Benderson thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Santaban
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allen misses with a hook.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allen misses with the combination. #CL#
Benderson moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
Allen managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen. #T1#
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Benderson.
Allen misses with a knee to the head.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson throws an elbow that misses.
Allen lands with a short shot to the head.
Benderson lands with a right to the head.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benderson slowing the pace effectively.
Allen slows down the pace here.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benderson is keeping busy.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Allen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Allen improves position.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Allen tries to stall but Benderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Allen.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Allen. #BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch.
Benderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benderson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Benderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Allen throws a combination that misses
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Allen off the cage and back into range.
Allen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Allen.
Benderson throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Allen is rocked!
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Benderson finish him?#CL#
Benderson rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Benderson trying to stall but Allen improves his position.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Benderson lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Allen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Benderson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Allen wants to work for an arm triangle but Benderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benderson wants to get back to full guard.
Benderson is controlling Allen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Allen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamar Allen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Allen with a nice calf kick.
Allen walks into a stiff left hand from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Benderson slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen connects with a jab.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Benderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Good leg kick by Allen.
Decent striking displayed by Benderson there.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamar Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Henson Benderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allen pushes Benderson away with a front kick.
Benderson throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen misses with a few strikes there.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Allen.#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 jab lands there for Benderson.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benderson lands a jab to the head.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Benderson has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
A short right from Allen on the inside.
Allen tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Allen is struggling to control the position.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Allen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benderson or not.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benderson after a bit of a struggle.
Benderson has Allen pressed against the cage.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Allen blocks it.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lamar Allen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow. #T4#
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Benderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Allen lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Allen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benderson cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick there by Allen.
Allen misses with a hook.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Allen is predictable there
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson cracks Allen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Benderson.
A low kick from Allen misses
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Allen.
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Benderson lands an overhand right.
Allen throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range. #CL#
Benderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson working Allen over with knees to the body.#T1#
Allen is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen working aggressively here.
Allen looking to stall.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Allen.
Benderson taking a breather.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Allen throws an elbow that misses.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Allen up against the cage.
Allen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allen's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Allen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benderson's brow. #T2#
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Benderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
Benderson blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Allen.
Benderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benderson.
Benderson lands a left hand.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action. #T3#
Benderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Allen won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Allen on the inside.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benderson tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen throws an elbow that misses.
Benderson is working Allen over against the cage.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Benderson lands with a light punch inside.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Allen.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen wants a takedown.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Allen.
Benderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that 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 Henson Benderson.
Well Allen 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Allen!
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.

Event: SMASH: Niska vs James
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Festation looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mana Festation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Festation.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation blocks the body kick.
Festation misses with a right hand
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Festation throws out a leg kick but Benderson moves out of range and Festation only half commits.
Benderson feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Festation tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Festation uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Festation keeps it at a distance.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Festation.
Festation thows a leg kick but Benderson checks it
and Benderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation misses with a body shot
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Benderson finds it's way through Festation's defenses.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Festation.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Benderson. #T2#
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benderson misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson misses with a leg kick.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Benderson pushes Festation up against the cage in a clinch.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.
Festation pushes Benderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation misses with some punches.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Festation pushes Benderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Benderson blocks a body shot from Festation.
Benderson looking to stall.
Festation lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Festation pushes Benderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Nice elbow from Benderson.
A knee to the head by Festation. #ROC#Benderson is rocked!
Festation avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Festation lands a shoulder strike.
Festation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Festation leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Festation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Benderson.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Festation working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation 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.#R2##CL#
Festation has taken the fight to the clinch.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Festation.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Festation improves position.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Festation lands a body punch.
Benderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Festation fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands a body punch.
Festation tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Festation on the inside. #T1#
Benderson lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benderson.
Benderson lands with a left to the head.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Festation scores with a shot to the side of Benderson's head.
Festation lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Festation blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Festation.
Benderson slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Festation lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson wants to stall.
Festation digs a right hand into Benderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benderson's gas tank.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson misses with an elbow strike.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benderson is breathing heavily.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Festation. #T3#
Benderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation with a knee to the head.
Benderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
Festation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Festation is working Benderson over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
Festation is leaning against Benderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Festation throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Knees to the body from Festation.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Festation lands with a right to the head.
Benderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Festation finish him?#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Festation.
Benderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Benderson avoiding damage.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson taking a breather.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Benderson.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Festation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson stalls.
Benderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Benderson misses with a body shot
and Festation connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Festation checks a leg kick nicely.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson misses the shot to the body.
Festation pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benderson back to the cage. Festation follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Benderson tries to clinch but Festation is having none of it.
Festation scores with a nice head shot.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Festation throwing a counter right hand but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Festation throws a front kick that sends Benderson stumbling back into the cage.
Festation throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benderson's sensitive parts.
Good work by Benderson as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Benderson blocks the leg kick.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Benderson tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range. #CL#
Festation closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.
Festation lands a body punch.
Festation scores with a shot to the side of Benderson's head.
Benderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Festation leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Festation is stalling here.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Benderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Mana Festation has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson stalls.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Festation.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Festation.
Festation stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.#T4#
Festation controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Festation takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Festation content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Festation lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Festation 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
During a confident post fight interview, Mana Festation thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: SMASH: Karlsson vs Lacplesis
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuirre throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
McQuirre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson cracks McQuirre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McQuirre connects with a looping right hand.
Benderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQuirre cracks Benderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Benderson lands.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McQuirre 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!
Nice defenses there by McQuirre.
McQuirre appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
McQuirre throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Benderson counter with a right hand. #CL#
McQuirre moves into the clinch.
Benderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQuirre.
McQuirre lands with a left to the head.
Benderson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, McQuirre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benderson is looking to control McQuirre's arms but McQuirre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuirre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuirre's elbow.
Benderson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
McQuirre breaks from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson slips under a jab.
Benderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McQuirre misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Benderson misses.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQuirre.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQuirre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benderson throws a series of punches but McQuirre avoids them all with ease. #CL#
McQuirre clinches up against the cage.
McQuirre is working Benderson over against the cage.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
McQuirre digs a right hand into Benderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benderson's gas tank. #T3#
McQuirre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from McQuirre.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
Benderson misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McQuirre lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
Good body shot from McQuirre.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre.
A short left from McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons 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!
McQuirre lands with a right to the head.
Benderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre blocking some punches. #T4#
McQuirre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McQuirre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benderson's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Benderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McQuirre goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson throws a body punch but McQuirre moves out of range.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McQuirre throws a right and a left that Benderson avoids nicely.
Benderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McQuirre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McQuirre loads up on a big right hand but Benderson slips the punch.
Benderson connects with a leg kick.
McQuirre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benderson on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - McQuirre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benderson misses with a double jab
and McQuirre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McQuirre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
Benderson dodges the punch combination from McQuirre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson throws a jab when McQuirre was well out of range.
Jab, jab by McQuirre - just one landing.
Donk. McQuirre catches Benderson right on the button with a cross.#T1#
McQuirre stalks Benderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benderson's face. Benderson staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Benderson is rocked!
McQuirre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
McQuirre throws a good cross that connects.
Benderson is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?
McQuirre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McQuirre with a jab.
McQuirre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
McQuirre tries to clinch up.
Benderson seems to have recovered his senses.
McQuirre misses with a two punch combination.
Benderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McQuirre.
Benderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McQuirre eats them both and turns towards Benderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre slips under a jab from Benderson.
Harry McQuirre is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Benderson misses with a leg kick
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McQuirre misses with a looping left.
No joy there for McQuirre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McQuirre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Benderson misses.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
McQuirre misses with a left hand
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McQuirre avoids the body shot from Benderson.
Benderson moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.#T3#
Benderson avoids the body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benderson.
McQuirre avoids the head kick by Benderson.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Benderson dodges the punch combination from McQuirre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
McQuirre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McQuirre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
McQuirre misses with a right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Benderson tries to keep at a distance but McQuirre has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
McQuirre avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body. #BC#
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
McQuirre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Harry McQuirre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
McQuirre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
McQuirre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benderson circles away quickly and effectively.
McQuirre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Benderson misses.
McQuirre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
McQuirre pushes Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Benderson.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuirre is leaning against Benderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson throws an elbow that misses.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Benderson has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirre.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQuirre is defending well for now.
Benderson avoiding damage.
McQuirre managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
A bit of stalling here from Benderson. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McQuirre.
McQuirre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benderson.
McQuirre scores with a body shot.
McQuirre misses with a body shot.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McQuirre connects with the punch.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from McQuirre misses the target.
McQuirre defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
McQuirre gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
Benderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benderson has McQuirre pressed against the cage. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson throws a hook but McQuirre blocks it.#T3#
Benderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from McQuirre misses.
McQuirre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Benderson darts in and clinches McQuirre up against the cage.
McQuirre managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
A short right from McQuirre on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson. #BC#
McQuirre breaks from the clinch.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but McQuirre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A left lands for McQuirre.
McQuirre slips under a jab.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McQuirre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
McQuirre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
McQuirre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benderson momentarily.
Harry McQuirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benderson stalks McQuirre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McQuirre's face. McQuirre staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A jab from Benderson misses.
A jab from Benderson finds it's way through McQuirre's defenses.
Benderson lands an overhand right.
McQuirre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benderson works McQuirre's body with a nice hook.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McQuirre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson clobbers McQuirre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Benderson gets tackled into the cage by McQuirre. McQuirre maintains the clinch.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson lands an elbow inside that McQuirre shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.#T1#
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre letting Benderson take a breather here.
McQuirre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
A head punch on the inside from Benderson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuirre. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
A big left from Benderson misses.
McQuirre 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.
Benderson tries to bum rush McQuirre with a series of wild strikes but McQuirre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuirre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McQuirre digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
Benderson throws a low kick but McQuirre moves out of range easily.
McQuirre throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
McQuirre throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
McQuirre rushes Benderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 shot in the inside from McQuirre.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benderson stalls.
Benderson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson lands an elbow that stopped McQuirre in his tracks for a moment.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
A short left from McQuirre.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Benderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McQuirre avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage. #BC#
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McQuirre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.#CL#
McQuirre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Benderson blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre throws a series of punches but Benderson avoids them all with ease.
Benderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
McQuirre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Benderson misses with a wild combination.
McQuirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson unleashes a big counter combination but McQuirre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
McQuirre has taken the fight to the clinch.
McQuirre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benderson blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for McQuirre.
Benderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McQuirre looks to land a combination. Benderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
McQuirre closes the distance and clinches.
Harry McQuirre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McQuirre's efforts to push away.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from McQuirre on the inside. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
Benderson looks up at the clock. Bad move! McQuirre lands a right hand from hell, dropping Benderson. McQuirre pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre retains his featherweight title!
Harry McQuirre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Ludwig
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Benderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen cracks Benderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benderson scores with a hook.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Benderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benderson.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Benderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Allen thuds his shin into the meat of Benderson's side.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Allen misses with a hook.
Benderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away. #T1#
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Allen misses
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson checks a leg kick.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Allen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benderson's head backwards.
Benderson scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Benderson counters with a left and a right that stings Allen.
Allen lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson thumps Allen with a low kick.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Allen misses with a double jab
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Benderson cracks Allen with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Benderson cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Benderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benderson cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Benderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benderson misses with a wild combination.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
Allen lands a jab to the head.
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Benderson.#CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Allen improves position.
Benderson taking a breather.
Benderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Allen gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Allen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benderson.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Benderson lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Allen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Benderson is trying to keep an underhook but Allen manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Benderson kicks off Allen and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen fails to land the takedown.
Allen misses with a left hand
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen thows a leg kick but Benderson checks it
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson 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.
#R2#
Benderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Allen throws a right and a left that Benderson avoids nicely.
Henson Benderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson tries to counter with a clinch but Allen shakes him off and moves away.
Allen walks into a jab.
Benderson throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Benderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Allen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen misses the body punch
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Benderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Benderson lands a left and a right that send Allen crashing to the mat, dazed. Benderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Lamar Allen has been cut.
Benderson drops Allen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Benderson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
After the big win, Henson Benderson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Schaub
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Vila throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Benderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vila throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson slips a straight right by Vila.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vila.
Vila throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the body from Vila misses
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Benderson down.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Benderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vila throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila misses with a combination
and Benderson counters with a left to the body.
Vila lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Benderson blocks a jab.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Benderson slips a jab from Vila.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Vila.#CL2#
Benderson pushes Vila up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Benderson.
Benderson stalling.
Vila is trying to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling him.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vila can't break the clinch.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Vila is blocking nicely.
Vila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benderson slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Vila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benderson up against the cage.
Vila swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Our sources have told us that Vila has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Vila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benderson.
Benderson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Vila looks to throw a body kick
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Benderson. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vila.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Benderson throws a hook but Vila avoids it easily.
Vila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vila to score with a decent uppercut.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vila.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson thumps Vila with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vila.
Vila throws a right hand that Benderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benderson also avoids with ease.
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Despite the aggression on Benderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Vila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benderson slips under a jab.#T4#
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vila.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila misses the jab.
Vila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila jabs Benderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vila swinging wildly here.
Vila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Vila digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joan Vila dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
That kick from Vila tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Vila slips a jab from Benderson.
Vila is looking to counter punch.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila cracks Benderson with an open hand slap.
Vila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila misses with a hook #CL2#
and Benderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benderson.
Benderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Vila tries to circle away but Benderson has him pinned against the cage.
Vila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vila wants to break free but Benderson has control. #BC#
Vila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Vila misses with a left hand
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Vila is out of range.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson throws a series of strikes that have Vila backpedaling.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila takes one to the chin there.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Vila.
Vila swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Vila moved out of range.
Benderson throws a right hand that misses
and Vila counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Benderson clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Come on Vila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Vila improves position.
Benderson throws a head punch that misses.
Vila throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Vila. #BC#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Benderson ducks down to avoid it.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Vila misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vila slips under a jab from Benderson.
Vila cracks Benderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vila misses with a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson misses with a left hand
and Vila counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Benderson.#T3#
Vila misses with a double jab
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vila misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vila checks a leg kick.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vila.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vila is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vila misses with a hook.
Vila throws the left hand but Benderson avoids the punch easily.
Benderson lands a jab to Vila's midsection.#KD#
Vila drops Benderson with a beautiful combination! Benderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vila is looking for the KO!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila slips a straight right by Benderson.
Vila throws a nice looking combination but Benderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vila throws a right and a left that Benderson avoids nicely.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Benderson scores with a nice right hand.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vila throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vila scores with a jab to the body.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Benderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vila misses with a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Joan Vila will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Vila throws a head kick that misses.
Vila throws a head kick that misses
and Vila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vila looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joan Vila is winning the standup battle so far.
Benderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Vila avoids it with no problem.
Benderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Vila misses with a hook
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Benderson misses with a low kick.
Vila lands with a cross. #T1#
Benderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Vila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Benderson checks a low kick from Vila.
Benderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benderson misses with a hook. Vila ducked under it nicely.
Vila misses with a right hand
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Vila moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Vila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Vila thuds a left hand into Benderson's body.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Vila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Vila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Vila.
Vila stuns Benderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Benderson clobbers Vila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Benderson.
Benderson works over Vila's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Benderson tries to clinch but Vila is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Vila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vila misses with a looping right.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Vila ducks down to avoid it.
Vila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Vila.
Jab from Vila.
Benderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Vila misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Vila looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Benderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vila.
Vila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Benderson moved out of range.
Benderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Vila gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vila wants to break free but Benderson has control.
Vila wants to get back to striking at distance but Benderson won't allow it.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Vila blocks a jab.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Vila takes a swing at Benderson's ribcage but misses.
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vila missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joan Vila clearly takes that round.
That's time! Vila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benderson tries to clinch but Vila is having none of it.
Vila misses with a combination
and Benderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Benderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Vila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vila misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
Benderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy body kick from Vila
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Vila misses the body punch
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Vila is out of range.
Benderson needs to keep his hands up - Vila had a free shot at his head there.
Vila slips a jab from Benderson.
Benderson catches Vila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Benderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson misses with a double jab.
Vila throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Vila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Benderson is rocked!
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vila.
Benderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vila finish him?
Vila throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Vila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vila slips a jab from Benderson.
Vila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Benderson throws a leg kick which misses Vila's front leg but catches the back leg as Vila tries to avoid it.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila throws a series of punches but Benderson moves out of range.
Vila throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Vila.
Vila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vila drops Benderson with a huge uppercut! Benderson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vila is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila is the new featherweight champion!
Joan Vila very nearly forgot to thank FIGHTSPORT Apparel™ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Bakocevic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown but Benderson shows good takedown defense.
Bakocevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Benderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bakocevic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Bakocevic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakocevic has his takedown stuffed
and Bakocevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Benderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakocevic misses with a jab to the body
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakocevic darts in looking for a takedown but Benderson gets double underhooks and turns Bakocevic into the cage. #CL2#
Benderson closes the distance and pushes Bakocevic back into the cage.
Benderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bakocevic goes for a takedown attempt but Benderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bakocevic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bakocevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Bakocevic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benderson's guard.#ES2#
Benderson uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Benderson lands a left and a right that send Bakocevic crashing to the mat, dazed. Benderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Bakocevic is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Veljko Bakocevic has been cut.
Bakocevic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benderson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: ICS 18
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1##CL#
Megalos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Megalos has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Benderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Megalos dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Megalos misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Megalos has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Megalos circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Megalos tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benderson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Benderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Megalos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Megalos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benderson. Benderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benderson misses with a hook. Megalos ducked under it nicely.
Megalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Megalos forces Benderson back against the cage and clinches.
Megalos misses with the head strike.
Megalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Megalos tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Megalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson is looking to control Megalos's arms but Megalos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage. #BC#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Megalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benderson scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Benderson cracks the inside of Megalos's front leg.
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 Benderson.
Megalos slips under a jab from Benderson.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Megalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Megalos looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Megalos tries to land a leg kick but Benderson saw it coming and moves away.
Benderson misses with a hook. Megalos ducked under it nicely.
Megalos throwing a counter right hand but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Megalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Megalos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Megalos slips under a jab.
Benderson walks into a jab.
Megalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Megalos backs off Benderson throws a huge counter combo but Megalos manages to avoid it all.
Megalos misses the jab.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
A jab from Megalos does it's job there.
Megalos misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Benderson closes the distance and pushes Megalos back into the cage.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Megalos up against the cage.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Megalos avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Megalos as Benderson tries to tie him up.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Megalos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Megalos tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage. #BC#
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Megalos digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Megalos lands a lovely overhand right.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megalos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Megalos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos misses with a body kick.#CL#
Megalos darts in and clinches Benderson up against the cage.
Megalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Benderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Megalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Benderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Megalos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Benderson can turn it around.#BC#
Megalos breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Megalos misses with a looping right.
Benderson tries to counter with a clinch but Megalos shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Megalos. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Megalos.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson avoids the head kick by Megalos.
Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Megalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson scores with a nice body kick.
Megalos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Megalos clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos scores with a shot to the side of Benderson's head.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megalos working aggressively here.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Megalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos misses with some punches.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Benderson avoiding damage.
Benderson blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Megalos.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Megalos scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2##BC#
Megalos breaks from the clinch.
Benderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megalos.
Megalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson misses with a left hand
and Megalos counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Megalos blocks the leg kick.
Megalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Megalos has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megalos.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Megalos blocks with his arms.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Benderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Megalos tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Megalos.
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch but Benderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Benderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Megalos can pounce on him.
Megalos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Megalos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Megalos.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Megalos is looking to land body kicks.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Megalos counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Megalos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benderson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Megalos - that will leave a mark!
Benderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Megalos throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benderson throws the left hand but Megalos avoids the punch easily.
Megalos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Megalos lands a right hook to the body.
Megalos lands with a good body shot.
Megalos tries to move into range but Benderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Megalos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benderson if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Megalos clinches.
Megalos misses with some punches.
Megalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benderson trying to stall but Megalos improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Megalos lands with a shot to the body.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Megalos swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Benderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benderson tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Benderson back against the cage.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Megalos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action.
Megalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasilios Megalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Megalos lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Benderson stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Megalos digs a right hand into Benderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benderson's gas tank.
Megalos misses with the head strike.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Megalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Megalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Megalos lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Megalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Megalos throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Benderson wants to clinch.
Megalos lands with a hook. Benderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Megalos lunges at Benderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benderson's hand.
Megalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Megalos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benderson takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Megalos.
Megalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Megalos throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.#T3#
Megalos throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Megalos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Megalos 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.
Megalos thows a body kick. Benderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Megalos lands.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Megalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Megalos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benderson throws a right hand that Megalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Megalos also avoids with ease.
Megalos misses with a hook.
Megalos looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
Megalos slips a straight right by Benderson.
Benderson throws a hook but Megalos avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Megalos misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Megalos.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos wants to clinch.
Megalos dodges the punch combination from Benderson.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Megalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Megalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benderson. That did some damage!
Megalos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benderson under the eye.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos keeps Benderson at a distance using the push kick.
Megalos throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Megalos.
Megalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benderson has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Megalos 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos!
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: ICS 13
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Gin moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Nice body punch from Gin.
The fighters circling - Gin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gin misses with a straight right.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Gin.#CL2#
Gin has Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gin misses with some punches.
I was talking to Benderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Gin on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gin misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Gin.
Gin tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head. #T1#
Benderson scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Gin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Gin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gin misses with an uppercut
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gin is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Gin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benderson misses with a looping right.#CL#
Gin gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gin.
A hook to the body from Gin.
Gin lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards. #T2#
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Gin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gin lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Gin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gin.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Gin blocks with his arms.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Gin is blocking nicely.
Gin can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Gin lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gin.
Gin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Benderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gin lands a left hand.
Gin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gin is working Benderson over against the cage.
Gin can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Gin lands a left hand. #BC2#
Gin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Gin is looking for the big counter here.
Gin cracks Benderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gin misses with a hook to the body
and Benderson counters with a left to the body.
Gin misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Gin closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Gin.
Benderson keeps control of Gin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Gin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Gin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Gin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Benderson.
Benderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jargon Gin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gin.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Gin ducks down to avoid it.
Gin connects with a crisp jab.
Gin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson throws an off balance right hand
and Gin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gin in his tracks.
Benderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gin on the side of the head.
Jargon Gin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson ducks right into an uppercut from Gin. #T1#
No joy there for Benderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Gin throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gin ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benderson counters with a left to the body.
Gin misses with a head kick.
Gin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gin throws out the jab.
Gin swings widly with a right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Benderson feints a jab promting Gin to slip. Benderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Jargon Gin has been cut.
Gin connects with a crisp jab.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson misses with a double jab.
Benderson darts in trying to clinch
and Gin counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson throws a leg kick but Gin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Gin punishes Benderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Benderson cracks Gin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Gin moves into the clinch.
Gin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Gin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jargon Gin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gin lands a right hand.
Gin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gin dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
Gin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gin lands a right hand. #T4#
Benderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gin up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson has Gin pressed against the cage.
Benderson pushes Gin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Gin can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson tries a body shot but Gin blocks it.
Gin pushes Benderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benderson throws a head punch that misses.
Gin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jargon Gin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jargon Gin'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Gin.
A big right from Benderson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gin misses.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Gin lands a glancing blow to the side of Benderson's head.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gin.
Gin misses the jab.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Gin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Benderson closes the distance and pushes Gin back into the cage.
Benderson pushes Gin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gin is keeping busy.
Benderson trying to stall but Gin improves his position. #T1#
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Gin blocks it.
Benderson trying to control the position but instead, Gin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benderson into the cage.
Gin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Gin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gin.
Gin tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson tries to throw a body punch but Gin avoids it by throwing Benderson back against the cage.
Gin can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gin.
A shot in the inside from Gin.
Gin dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gin blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gin tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gin throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Benderson just leaning against Gin, taking a breather.
Gin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gin misses with the head strike.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Gin misses with the head strike.
Benderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gin misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
Gin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gin lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Gin avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
Gin struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Gin controls the action.
Gin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gin pushes Benderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Gin. #BC2#
Gin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benderson misses the jab.
Gin throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Gin.
Benderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Benderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gin jabs at Benderson's body.
Gin throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gin slips a jab from Benderson.
Gin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benderson.
Gin connects with a looping right hand.
Benderson lands with a nice combination. Gin backs away looking to recover.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Gin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jargon Gin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gin 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jargon Gin!
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: ICS 9
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1#
Hardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.#CL2#
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benderson misses with some punches.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Benderson won't allow it.
Benderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy 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.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy is trying to push Benderson away but Benderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Hardy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Benderson can turn it around.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson lands a knee to the body.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Benderson.
Benderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson stalls. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Benderson saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Benderson tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Hardy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Benderson off the cage and back into range.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benderson tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
A lazy left from Benderson finds it's target.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benderson staying out of range there.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benderson is looking to clinch.
Benderson 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.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Benderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding 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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
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#
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benderson scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Hardy gets through Benderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benderson lands with a left to the head.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike.
Benderson lands with a light punch inside.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action. #BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a body punch
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outlaw Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Hardy connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy is looking to wear down Benderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benderson throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy punishes Benderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
As Benderson backs away, Hardy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Benderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardy, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benderson misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Benderson throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Benderson. Beautiful body shot.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benderson is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy.
Benderson throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.#CL2#
Benderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benderson wants to clinch.#T4#
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy throws a big counter combination but Benderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardy lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Benderson down.
Benderson tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Benderson misses.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy throws a one two combo.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benderson is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Hardy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy misses with a kick to the body
and Benderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benderson.
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
A big left from Benderson misses.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Hardy counters with an inside leg kick.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Hardy.#T2#
Benderson defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Benderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benderson is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Benderson. Those never looked like landing.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Benderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy misses with a shot to the body
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy is looking to chop away at Benderson's legs.
A jab from Benderson misses.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Benderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Benderson throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4##CL2#
Benderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Benderson misses
and Hardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benderson's knee momentarily.
Hardy delivers a nice body kick.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Benderson jumps back.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Outlaw Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy stuns Benderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Outlaw Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

Event: ICS 3
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1#
Carlos throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carlos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Carlos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Carlos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Carlos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carlos misses with an uppercut.
Carlos throws a jab when Benderson was well out of range.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Carlos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carlos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson moves out of range as Carlos throws a body kick.
Carlos digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Carlos 's shoulder, as Carlos tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carlos misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Carlos misses.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlos .
Benderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Carlos throws a combination that misses
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carlos misses with a right hand
and Benderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benderson jabs Carlos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carlos throws a jab when Benderson was well out of range.
Carlos throws a leg kick
and Carlos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlos .
Carlos misses with the body kick
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlos throws a right hand that Benderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benderson also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Carlos misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carlos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carlos scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlos . Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlos misses with a looping left.#T2#
A shot to the body from Carlos misses
and Benderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carlos throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Carlos working hard to break the clinch.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carlos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Benderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlos 's elbow.
Carlos is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
Benderson letting Carlos take a breather here.
Carlos avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage.
Carlos blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Carlos breaks the clinch.
Carlos misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target. #T3#
Carlos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benderson tries to clinch up but Carlos circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Carlos misses.
Carlos throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Benderson misses.
A right-left combo lands from Benderson.
Carlos lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Carlos drops Benderson with a beautiful combination! Benderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carlos is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Benderson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oh Benderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been told by Benderson's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carlos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlos scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlos .
Carlos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carlos tries a head kick but it misses.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Carlos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Benderson misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Carlos .
Benderson is looking for a counter combo.
Carlos throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Carlos throws a looping overhand right but Benderson ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Benderson does it's job there.
Carlos misses with an uppercut
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Benderson closes the distance and clinches.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlos is defending well for now.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramon Carlos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Benderson defending well as Carlos loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carlos misses with a hook
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlos .
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Carlos throws the left hand but Benderson avoids the punch easily.
As Carlos looks to move away, Benderson throws a big counter combo but Carlos just gets out of the way.
Carlos misses with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Benderson tries to clinch but Carlos is having none of it.
Benderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Benderson clinches up with Carlos and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson lands a body punch.
Carlos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carlos tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it. #BC2#
Carlos breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Carlos misses with a wild body shot.
Benderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Benderson.
Benderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Carlos is rocked!
Carlos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carlos is still on wobbly legs! Can Benderson finish him?
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Carlos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Benderson! Carlos is backing up but he can't get away as Benderson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Carlos and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Pride FC 67
Date: Dec 18, 2019

#R1#
Benderson 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.
Benderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheedy.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Sheedy misses.
Benderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benderson throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheedy misses the target.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheedy throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Sheedy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Sheedy throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson throws the left hand but Sheedy avoids the punch easily.
Sheedy connects with the punch.
Sheedy throws a low kick but Benderson moves out of range easily.
Sheedy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheedy lands a jab.#CL#
Sheedy clinches up with Benderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheedy controls his hands. #T1#
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Sheedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Sheedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benderson misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheedy avoids it.
Benderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheedy's elbow.
Sheedy stalls.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
Sheedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benderson throws an elbow that misses.
Sheedy dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheedy blocks a body shot from Benderson.
Sheedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with some punches.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Sheedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheedy has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Sheedy misses with some punches. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
Benderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benderson.
Sheedy throws a head punch that misses.
Benderson has Sheedy pushed against the cage.
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheedy avoids it.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks with his arms.
Sheedy has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
A short left from Sheedy.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sheedy's brow.
Sheedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheedy misses with some punches.
Sheedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy stalling.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks it.
Sheedy avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Sheedy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sheedy moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Sheedy's head but Sheedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheedy throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Sheedy closes the distance and clinches.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Sheedy.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Benderson tries to throw a body punch but Sheedy avoids it by throwing Benderson back against the cage.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Benderson gets through Sheedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson crunches a lovely knee into Sheedy's ribcage.
Benderson throws a head punch that misses.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sheedy is keeping busy.
Sheedy misses with some punches.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheedy controls his hands.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Benderson tries a body shot but Sheedy blocks it. #T2#
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
Benderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sheedy takes an elbow to the temple.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with some punches.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheedy misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sheedy lands with a right to the head.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
Sheedy gets through Benderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sheedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheedy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sheedy fails to land.
Sheedy stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Benderson.
Sheedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Benderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Sheedy has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Sheedy misses with some punches. #T4#
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Sheedy blocks it.
Benderson trying to stall but Sheedy improves his position.
Benderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sheedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheedy misses with a punch to the body.
Sheedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Sheedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheedys head.
Kevin Sheedy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sheedy tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Come on Sheedy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Benderson effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson pushes Sheedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henson Benderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sheedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Sheedy instigates a clinch.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benderson lands with a light punch inside.
Benderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Benderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
Benderson stalls.
Benderson is pushing Sheedy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benderson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benderson. #T1#
Sheedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Sheedy blocks an elbow strike.
Benderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Benderson taking a breather.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
Benderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheedy blocks an uppercut.
Sheedy tries to stall but Benderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson pushes Sheedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Benderson taking a breather.
Sheedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheedy lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Sheedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sheedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheedy throws a head punch that misses.
Benderson tries to stall but Sheedy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Benderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sheedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson lands a shot to the body.
Benderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benderson stalling against the cage.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Benderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheedy is defending well for now.
Benderson is looking to control Sheedy's arms but Sheedy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Sheedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benderson trying to stall but Sheedy improves his position.
Benderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
Sheedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benderson throws a head punch that misses.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Benderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Benderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheedy.
Sheedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Sheedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Sheedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benderson.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Sheedy.
Benderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
Benderson lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benderson 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kevin Sheedy!
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: Pride FC 58
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1#
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aziz throws a big counter combination but Benderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Benderson rushes Aziz and presses him up against the cage.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson looking to stall.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Aziz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Aziz managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benderson misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aziz managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.#T3#
Knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Benderson tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Benderson back against the cage.
Aziz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson lands a right hand.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson misses with some punches.
Aziz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Aziz lands a good knee to the midsection. Benderson won't want to take too many of those.
Benderson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Benderson stalling the fight.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Benderson.
Aziz takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benderson presses Aziz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aziz is defending well for now.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Aziz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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 Jalaluddin Aziz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aziz slips a straight right by Benderson.
Benderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Aziz circles away.
As Benderson looks to move away, Aziz throws a big counter combo but Benderson just gets out of the way.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Benderson moves to clinch but Aziz breaks away
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
Jalaluddin Aziz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.#CL2#
Benderson drives through and clinches with Aziz against the cage. #T1#
Benderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson lands with a right to the head.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body. #T2#
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Benderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benderson landing knees to the body.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benderson leaning against his opponent.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jalaluddin Aziz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aziz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson stalling against the cage.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aziz avoids it.
Benderson stalls.
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Benderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson lands an elbow inside.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aziz being controlled against the cage.
Benderson misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Aziz blocks an elbow strike from Benderson.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aziz blocks a body shot from Benderson.
Benderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henson Benderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Aziz is out of range.
Aziz is looking for a counter combo.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Aziz is out of range.
Benderson misses with a two punch combination.
Aziz is looking for a counter combo.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aziz throws a big counter combination but Benderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Benderson clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson tries to stall but Aziz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aziz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aziz letting Benderson take a breather here.
Benderson trying to control the position but instead, Aziz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benderson into the cage.#T1#
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benderson lands an elbow that stopped Aziz in his tracks for a moment.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Aziz throws knees to the body.
Benderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aziz's elbow.
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.#T2#
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Benderson.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aziz is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Benderson to work.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azizs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aziz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Benderson stalls.
Aziz missing with knees to the body.
Aziz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson digs a right hand into Aziz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aziz's gas tank.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson with a knee to the head.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Benderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Aziz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Benderson is trying to stall. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benderson.
Benderson tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Benderson back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benderson.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Aziz.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Aziz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aziz trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henson Benderson.
Well Benderson 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Pride FC 52
Date: Oct 16, 2019

#R1#
Zackrisson throws a jab when Benderson was well out of range.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Benderson.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benderson slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Zackrisson.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Benderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zackrisson momentarily.
Benderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zackrisson throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Benderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benderson.
Benderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zackrisson lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zackrisson. #BC2#
Zackrisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zackrisson.
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson tries to land a front kick but Zackrisson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson lands the left hand.#T3#
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Benderson.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zackrisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Benderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
It looked like Benderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zackrisson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Zackrisson scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Zackrisson. #T4#
Benderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Benderson walks into a jab.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Benderson moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Benderson misses with a hook to the body
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated 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.
#R2#
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Benderson.
Benderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Benderson checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zackrisson. That one must have hurt.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.#T1#
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benderson, right into the meat.
Benderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Benderson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Zackrisson.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benderson cracks Zackrisson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
A shot to the body from Zackrisson misses
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benderson is able to avoid easily.
Benderson tries to counter by clinching up but Zackrisson breaks away and moves out of range.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Benderson counters with a three punch combo that has Zackrisson backing up. Zackrisson nods at Benderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Benderson throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson counters with a body kick.
Zackrisson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Benderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zackrisson with a hook.
Benderson defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Benderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benderson tests Zackrisson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson lands with a cross.
Benderson lands with a nice combination. Zackrisson backs away looking to recover.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Good standup being displayed there by Benderson as he connects with a hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Zackrisson keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Zackrisson.
Benderson throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson scores with a body shot.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Benderson throws an off balance right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zackrisson throws a sloppy body shot
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson tries to clinch but Zackrisson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benderson checks a leg kick.
Benderson cracks Zackrisson with a good jab.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson throws a big counter combination but Zackrisson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.#CL#
Benderson has Zackrisson up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benderson throws an elbow but misses.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Zackrisson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Benderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson tries to clinch but Zackrisson moves away
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson wants to clinch but Zackrisson slips to the side
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Zackrisson lands a jab.
Zackrisson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benderson misses with a jab to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zackrisson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: AEW 34
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Barca misses with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Barca lands but Benderson takes it in his stride.
Benderson takes a swing at Barca's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Barca misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
We've been told by Benderson's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barca throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range. #CL#
Benderson clinches up with Barca and pushes him back against the cage.
Barca avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage.
Barca takes an elbow to the temple.
Barca lands with a light punch inside.
Barca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benderson.
Benderson digs a right hand into Barca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barca's gas tank.
A short right from Barca on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barca blocks a body shot from Benderson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barca.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barca has Benderson pushed against the cage.#T1#
Barca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Barca misses with a body punch.
Barca has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barca.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barca is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barca lands a left hand.
Benderson lands a nice elbow.
Benderson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barca.
Benderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barca throws a head punch that misses.
Barca blocks an elbow strike.
Barca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Benderson misses with the head strike. #T3#
Barca working aggressively here.
Benderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Barca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Benderson.
Barca missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca connects with a solid leg kick.
Benderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barca misses with a body punch
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Barca misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barca connects with a right hand. Benderson shakes it off.
Barca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benderson.
Barca throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barca 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 Benderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barca connects with a leg kick. Benderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
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 slow jab from Barca misses its intended target. #CL#
Benderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Benderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson lands an elbow just above Barca 's eye.
Barca lands with a light punch inside.
Barca lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Barca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Barca blocks a jab.
Barca misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barca.
Benderson stalks Barca and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barca's face. Barca staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Barca is rocked!
Barca throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Barca! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AEW 25
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Podolski ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Podolski is looking to counter punch.
Benderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Podolski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Podolski throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Podolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Podolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benderson checks it well.
Podolski feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Podolski misses with a jab to the body
and Podolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Podolski throws a big counter combination but Benderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Podolski swings widly with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Benderson keeps Podolski at a distance using the push kick.
Podolski clobbers Benderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Podolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Podolski throws a looping overhand right but Benderson ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Podolski's head backwards.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Podolski throws a right hand that misses
and Podolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Podolski throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Podolski counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Podolski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Podolski misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Podolski blocks it.
Benderson has Podolski pushed against the cage.
Benderson dodges an elbow strike from Podolski.
Podolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Podolski lands a right hand. #T2#
Podolski lands a shot to the body.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Podolski blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Podolski improves position. #BC2#
Benderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Podolski scores with a nice strike.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Podolski moves away and avoids it.
Benderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Podolski backs off Benderson throws a huge counter combo but Podolski manages to avoid it all.
Benderson 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.
Podolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Podolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Podolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Podolski digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Podolski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Benderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Podolski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benderson scrambles back to his feet.
Podolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podolski looks to clinch
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Podolski tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Podolski drops his hands momentarily and Benderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Podolski misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Benderson moves into the clinch.
Podolski digs a right hand into Benderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benderson's gas tank.
Benderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Podolski throws an elbow but misses.
Podolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson stalls.
Podolski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benderson or not.
Benderson misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Benderson avoids the elbow strike from Podolski, against the cage.
Benderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Podolski.
Benderson dodges an elbow strike from Podolski.
Benderson has Podolski pressed against the cage.
Podolski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Podolski avoids the damage to the body.
Podolski lands a shoulder strike.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Benderson misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Podolski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Podolski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Podolski throws an elbow but it misses.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Podolski is blocking nicely.
Benderson is trying to stall.
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 Michail Podolski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Benderson rushes Podolski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Podolski.
Podolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benderson scores with a hook to the body.
Podolski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Podolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Podolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benderson leaning against his opponent.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Podolski avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Podolski throws an elbow but misses.
Podolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Podolski.
Podolski throws an elbow but it misses.
Podolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Podolski lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Podolski misses with an elbow over the top.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Podolski up against the cage.
Podolski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Podolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Podolski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benderson.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
Benderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Podolski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benderson backwards. #T2#
Benderson blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Podolski up against the cage.
Benderson blocks the elbow strike.
Benderson lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Podolski.
Benderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Podolski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Podolski working aggressively here.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson is looking to control Podolski's arms but Podolski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage. #T3#
Benderson just leaning against Podolski, taking a breather.
Benderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Podolski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Podolski.
Podolski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Podolski avoids it.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Podolski blocks it with crossed arms.
Podolski scores with a shot to the side of Benderson's head.
Podolski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Podolski is keeping busy.
Benderson blocks an elbow strike.
Podolski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Podolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michail Podolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Podolski blocks an elbow strike.
Podolski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benderson avoids the elbow strike from Podolski, against the cage.
Podolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Podolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Podolski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Podolski scores with a shoulder strike.
Podolski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Podolski lands with a left to the head.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson blocks an elbow strike from Podolski.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Podolski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benderson's brow.
A right hand to the body from Podolski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Podolski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Podolski.
Podolski thows a body kick. Benderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Podolski, as that shot connected.
Podolski connects with a body shot.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Podolski.
Podolski lands an overhand right.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Podolski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Podolski lunges at Benderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benderson's hand.
Benderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Podolski punishes Benderson's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benderson throws a counter combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benderson.
Podolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benderson counters with a body kick.
Benderson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Podolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Podolski lands a jab.
Podolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Podolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Podolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Benderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Podolski tries to work over Benderson's front leg with a kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Podolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Podolski throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Podolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Podolski throws a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Podolski moves out of range of the strikes.
Podolski throwing a counter right hand but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Podolski lands a right hook to the body.
Podolski throws a lazy body kick
and Podolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Podolski. Benderson shrugs it off though.
Podolski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Podolski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benderson looks to land a body kick but Podolski moved away.
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michail Podolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Podolski misses with a kick to the body.
Podolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Podolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Podolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson throws out a counter right but Podolski avoids it with no problem.
Podolski blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Podolski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Podolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Podolski swings widly with a right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Podolski blocks a head kick by Benderson.
Podolski throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Podolski cracks the inside of Benderson's front leg.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Podolski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Benderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benderson.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podolski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Podolski tries to land a front kick but Benderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benderson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Podolski lands a right hook to the body.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Benderson moved away.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Podolski digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Podolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Podolski slips a jab and a cross from Benderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benderson moves out of range of the body kick from Podolski.
Benderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Podolski throws a solid leg kick but Benderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Podolski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Podolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Podolski 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
A victorious Michail Podolski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Benderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benderson misses with a hook. Complex ducked under it nicely.
Benderson throws a right hand that Complex ducks under and follows up with a left that Complex also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Benderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Complex doesn't seem phased though.
Complex tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benderson connects with the punch.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Complex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Complex throws a head kick that misses.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Complex moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Complex gets a double leg takedown into Benderson's guard.
Benderson is trying to control the position but Complex postures up.
Complex stopping the sweep attempt from Benderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson keeping moving, preventing Complex from controlling successfully. #T1#
Complex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Complex throws a strike but Benderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Complex looking for a sweep. Not yet Complex, not yet.
Complex wants to control the position but Benderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Complex wants to control but Benderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benderson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Complex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Complex looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Complex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Complex has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Complex is trying to hold Benderson in close to prevent damage but Benderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Complex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benderson.
Benderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Benderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Complex? #T3#
Benderson wants to control the pace but Complex is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex is looking to get to half guard.
Benderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Complex tries to hold on but Benderson postures up.
Complex is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benderson looking to control but Complex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Complex is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benderson avoids the attempt from Complex to control.
Benderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Complex's face.
Benderson controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Complex tries to hold on but Benderson pushes him away.
Benderson prevents Complex from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
That's time! Complex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benderson dips to his left and cracks Complex with an uppercut!
Benderson scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Complex.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Complex checks a leg kick.
Benderson slips a jab from Complex.
Complex throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Complex.
Henson Benderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Complex looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Complex attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Complex tried to score with a low kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson misses with a hook. Complex ducked under it nicely. #T1#
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Complex misses the target.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Complex moved out of range nicely.
Complex half committed to a counter leg kick.
Complex throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Complex throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Benderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Complex is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benderson's half guard.
Complex lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Complex missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benderson is looking for a sweep. Complex is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Complex wants to take a breather but Benderson is having none of it.
Complex landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Complex is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Complex moves into full mount! Benderson won't be happy about that!
Complex can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benderson is looking to escape. #T3#
Benderson regains half guard.
Complex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Complex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Complex lands a nice short elbow.
Complex trying to control the action but Benderson is working from the bottom.
Benderson wants to improve his position but Complex is controlling well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benderson trying to control here.
Complex is trying to control. Benderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Complex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Complex takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 Military Industrial Complex 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Complex tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Complex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Complex defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
Complex swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Complex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Complex misses the target.
Complex misses with an uppercut
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Complex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Military Industrial Complex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex misses with a looping right.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Complex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Complex throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Complex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Complex misses with a lunging right hand
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Complex throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson counters with a left to the body.
Complex throws a looping overhand right but Benderson ducks down to avoid it.
Complex fakes the leg kick and cracks Benderson in the body.
Complex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benderson as he jumps to the side.
Benderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Complex throws a body shot but no joy.
Complex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Complex shoots and misses
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Complex on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Complex's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complex throws a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Complex manages to avoid it.
Complex throws the kick towards the body but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Complex cracks a nice hook into Benderson's ribs.
Benderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Complex connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benderson scrambles back to his feet.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Complex.
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Complex throws a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
A left lands for Benderson.
Benderson works the jab nicely.
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Complex throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Complex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Complex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benderson tries to clinch but Complex is having none of it.
Complex throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Complex throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Complex misses the jab.
Benderson misses with a low kick. #T4#
Complex throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Complex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Complex fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benderson just manages to avoid it.
Complex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benderson's hands.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Benderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Complex fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benderson sprawls well initially but Complex persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benderson trying to control here.
Complex passes into side control, despite Benderson's attempt to control the position.
Benderson can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henson Benderson.
I think Benderson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henson Benderson!
After the big win, Henson Benderson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Military Industrial Complex had this to say: 'Sorry dad, hope I didn't disappoint you...'.

Event: Syn 640
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Benderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benderson just manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop takes a swing at Benderson's ribcage but misses.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Bishop connects with a jab.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Benderson as he connects with a hook.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Benderson should have avoided that one.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Benderson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Benderson defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Benderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Benderson throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Benderson slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Benderson.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Benderson checks it.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop slips a jab from Benderson.
Bishop misses with a leg kick.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bishop.
Bishop swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Bishop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Benderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Benderson!
Benderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benderson is looking to improve his position but Bishop isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishop is looking to work his way around to Benderson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop wants to take Benderson's back here but Benderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Benderson is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benderson has given up his back. Will we see Bishop going for some submissions? #SUB#
Bishop looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop sizes up Benderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Benderson.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Benderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands with a cross.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Benderson avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson swinging wildly here. #T1#
Benderson misses with a left hand
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson throws out a powerful jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bishop - the referee stops the clock and Benderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bishop. Benderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bishop scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Benderson, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Benderson against the cage but Benderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Benderson avoided it.
Benderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Benderson 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.
Bishop lands a jab.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop throws a leg kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Benderson catches Bishop right on the button with a cross.
Benderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop misses the body punch
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Bishop swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Bishop throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Bishop misses with a body shot
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson blocks a leg kick.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Bishop defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benderson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bishop blocks it well.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson misses with a low kick.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Benderson moved out of range.#TD#
Bishop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benderson is trying to defend but Bishop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Benderson pushes Bishop off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benderson slips under a jab from Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henson Benderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Bishop tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Benderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Benderson with an uppercut!
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Benderson takes one on the button.
Bishop cracks the inside of Benderson's front leg.
Benderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop misses the jab.
Benderson throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Benderson backs away, Bishop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Bishop changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop wants to control but Benderson is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bishop looking to control but instead Benderson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Benderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Bishop is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benderson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Benderson won't allow Bishop to sweep him here. #T2##SUB#
Benderson is sitting in close to Bishop's body. Bishop has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Benderson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Benderson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bishop.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Bishop!
In his post fight interview, Jackson Bishop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.

Event: Syn 631 Jones vs JYD II
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by La De Hoya. That's going to slow Benderson down.
Benderson moves out of range of the body kick from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La De Hoya misses with a body kick.
Benderson thinks about countering with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for La De Hoya.
La De Hoya slips a straight right by Benderson.
La De Hoya scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
La De Hoya throws a solid leg kick but Benderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La De Hoya.
Donk. La De Hoya catches Benderson right on the button with a cross.
La De Hoya ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
La De Hoya throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La De Hoya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
La De Hoya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Benderson.
A leg kick checked by Benderson.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson looks to land a combination but La De Hoya avoids it well.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La De Hoya 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 Benderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
La De Hoya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson scores with a push kick.
La De Hoya looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. La De Hoya saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by La De Hoya.
Benderson stuns La De Hoya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
La De Hoya scoring well with a low kick there.
La De Hoya connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for La De Hoya.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of La De Hoya's head but La De Hoya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La De Hoya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
La De Hoya is looking to land body kicks.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that misses.
Benderson slips a straight right by La De Hoya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La De Hoya blocks a head kick by Benderson.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
La De Hoya throws the kick towards the body but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
La De Hoya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benderson at a distance.
Benderson throws the left hand but La De Hoya avoids the punch easily.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Benderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya slips a jab from Benderson.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. La De Hoya moves away and avoids it.
La De Hoya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
La De Hoya tried to score with a low kick but Benderson checks it.
La De Hoya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
La De Hoya throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La De Hoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but La De Hoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
La De Hoya wants to land a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson is looking to land body kicks.
Benderson scores with a body shot.
La De Hoya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marious La De Hoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La De Hoya throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La De Hoya.
A big left from Benderson misses.
La De Hoya steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
La De Hoya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benderson checks it well.
La De Hoya throws a leg kick
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
La De Hoya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La De Hoya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benderson checks it well.
La De Hoya throws a front kick aimed at Benderson's knee but Benderson avoids it well.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La De Hoya.
Benderson cracks La De Hoya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
La De Hoya throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson is looking to slow La De Hoya down with leg kicks.
That kick from La De Hoya tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
La De Hoya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
La De Hoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La De Hoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La De Hoya cracks the inside of Benderson's front leg.
Benderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
La De Hoya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La De Hoya scrambles back to his feet.
Benderson wants to clinch up but La De Hoya keeps it at a distance.
Benderson tries to work over La De Hoya's front leg with a kick but La De Hoya checks it.
Benderson wants to slow La De Hoya down by chopping away at his legs.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
La De Hoya throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Benderson misses
and La De Hoya counters with a leg kick.
La De Hoya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La De Hoya can pounce on him.
La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benderson.
Benderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La De Hoya checks it well.
La De Hoya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
La De Hoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson throws the left hand but La De Hoya avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and La De Hoya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
La De Hoya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La De Hoya, right into the meat.
Benderson throws a right hand that misses
and La De Hoya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
La De Hoya moves away from the strike by Benderson.
La De Hoya throws a chopping leg kick but Benderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La De Hoya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
La De Hoya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.#T1#
La De Hoya ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya scoring well with a low kick there.
La De Hoya misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Benderson misses.
La De Hoya connects with a leg kick. Benderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Benderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Benderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benderson misses with a left hand
and La De Hoya counters with an outside leg kick.
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La De Hoya can pounce on him.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
La De Hoya is looking to land body kicks.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La De Hoya.#T2#
La De Hoya cracks the inside of Benderson's front leg.
Benderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Benderson has managed to clinch.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La De Hoya avoids it.
La De Hoya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La De Hoya lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
La De Hoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benderson throws a hook but La De Hoya blocks it.
La De Hoya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La De Hoya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La De Hoya staying out of range there.
La De Hoya scores with a leg kick.
La De Hoya is looking to score with low kicks.
La De Hoya slips under a jab from Benderson.
Benderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
La De Hoya blocks a leg kick.
La De Hoya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
La De Hoya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benderson.
Benderson throws an off balance right hand
and La De Hoya counters with a leg kick.
La De Hoya tries a head kick but it misses.
Benderson moves to clinch but La De Hoya breaks away
and La De Hoya counters with a stiff right hand.
La De Hoya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Benderson scores with a sloppy right hand. La De Hoya should have avoided that one.
La De Hoya ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
La De Hoya throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benderson slips a jab from La De Hoya.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La De Hoya slips under a jab from Benderson.
La De Hoya throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it. #T4#
Benderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson looks to land a right hand but La De Hoya moved out of range.
Benderson throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La De Hoya, as that shot connected.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La De Hoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but La De Hoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La De Hoya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La De Hoya misses with a body punch
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
La De Hoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benderson is looking to slow La De Hoya down with leg kicks.
Benderson walks into a straight right hand from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
La De Hoya 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.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La De Hoya, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
La De Hoya lands with a nice body kick.
Benderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
La De Hoya pushes Benderson away with a front kick.
La De Hoya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La De Hoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La De Hoya ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Marious La De Hoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya tries to work over Benderson's front leg with a kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but La De Hoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya slips under a jab from Benderson.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for La De Hoya. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Benderson looks to land a combination but La De Hoya avoids it well.
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La De Hoya can pounce on him.
Benderson wants to clinch.#T1#
Benderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from La De Hoya. That one must have hurt.
Benderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La De Hoya. La De Hoya obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for La De Hoya.
La De Hoya looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from La De Hoya - the referee stops the clock and Benderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says La De Hoya. Benderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from La De Hoya misses.
Benderson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
La De Hoya throws a big shot that misses.
Benderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
La De Hoya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of La De Hoya's head but La De Hoya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target. #T2#
La De Hoya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
La De Hoya lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La De Hoya throws a quick inside leg kick.
La De Hoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benderson. That did some damage!
Benderson slips under a jab.
Marious La De Hoya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. La De Hoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La De Hoya steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Benderson has managed to clinch.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
La De Hoya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La De Hoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
La De Hoya stalling.
La De Hoya avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
Benderson slowing the pace effectively.
Benderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
La De Hoya lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
La De Hoya has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
La De Hoya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Benderson controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
La De Hoya breaks from the clinch.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La De Hoya connects with a leg kick. Benderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
La De Hoya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from La De Hoya - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marious La De Hoya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got La De Hoya 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marious La De Hoya!
Marious La De Hoya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.

Event: Syn 626 Wearmouth vs Diggs II
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1#
Darrow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Darrow digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Darrow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darrow blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson looking to stall.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Darrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darrow.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Darrow pushes Benderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Darrow blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Darrow avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Benderson blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
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!
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darrow avoids it.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Darrow is blocking nicely.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Darrow is blocking nicely.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Darrow cracks Benderson with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Benderson wants to stall.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Benderson.
Darrow lands a body punch.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Darrow gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benderson wants to break free but Darrow has control.
A short right from Darrow.
Benderson is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Darrow lands a body punch.
Benderson looks winded!
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Darrow.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darrow.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Benderson is rocked!
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Benderson is stalling here.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Darrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benderson tries to stall but Darrow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Darrow.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blair Darrow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Darrow.#CL#
Darrow has Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
Benderson looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Darrow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benderson's brow.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blair Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Benderson prevents a body shot from Darrow.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darrow.
Darrow lands a body punch.
Benderson is breathing heavily.
Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benderson stalls.
Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Benderson's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
Darrow dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Darrow. #T2#
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Darrow is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Benderson tries to break Darrow's hands from around his neck, Darrow unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Benderson will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Blair Darrow!
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: Syn 621 Diggs vs Wearmouth
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Kneecap loads up on a big right hand but Benderson slips the punch.
Kneecap throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kneecap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Benderson scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Kneecap throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kneecap is in Benderson's guard.#SUB2#
Kneecap is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benderson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kneecap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benderson is one step ahead there.
Benderson is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson with a nice head shot there.
Benderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kneecap holds on and takes a little breather.
Kneecap wants to sweep here but Benderson controlling him for the moment.
Benderson trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
Kneecap is trying to keep Benderson in close.
Benderson wants to control from the top but Kneecap keeps moving.
Kneecap has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at XFighter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Benderson preventing the sweep. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kneecap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benderson controls the pace.
Kneecap controlling Benderson's posture.
Benderson wants to pass the guard but Kneecap is keeping the position.
Kneecap wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kneecap has control of Benderson's left arm, preventing Benderson from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Kneecap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a right hand that Benderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benderson also avoids with ease.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kneecap, right into the meat. #T3#
Kneecap misses the shot to the body.
Kneecap misses with a low kick.
Kneecap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kneecap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benderson. That did some damage!
Benderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kneecap moves to clinch but Benderson breaks away
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Benderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kneecap misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
Benderson connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benderson.
Kneecap throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson throws a right and a left that Kneecap avoids nicely.
Benderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kneecap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kneecap is looking to chop away at Benderson's legs. #T4#
Kneecap digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Kneecap sizes up Benderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kneecap on the side of the head.
Kneecap throws a series of punches but Benderson moves out of range.
It looked like Benderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kneecap.
Jab by Kneecap.
Benderson cracks Kneecap with an open hand slap.
Kneecap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Kneecap tries to clinch up.
Benderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kneecap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.#TD2#
Kneecap bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kneecap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kneecap looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kneecap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benderson. Kneecap shrugs it off though.
Kneecap scores with a three punch combo!
Benderson cracks Kneecap with an open hand slap.
A jab from Kneecap misses.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Benderson finds it's way through Kneecap's defenses.
Benderson thuds a left hand into Kneecap's body.
Kneecap throws a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Kneecap walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benderson.
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!
Kneecap lands a high kick!
Kneecap stuns Benderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kneecap ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a head kick.
Kneecap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benderson connects with a body shot that sends Kneecap's belly button to the back.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kneecap lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benderson takes a step back to recover.
Kneecap tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kneecap cracks Benderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benderson feints and then cracks Kneecap's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kneecap down.
Kneecap looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kneecap throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Kneecap moved out of range.
Kneecap with a nice cross.
Kneecap dips to his left and cracks Benderson with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Benderson coming out on top.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneecap.
Benderson slips a jab from Kneecap.
Henson Benderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kneecap wants to slow Benderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Benderson lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kneecap.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.#T2#
Benderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Kneecap.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Kneecap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kneecap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson blocks a leg kick.
Kneecap throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benderson is looking to chop away at Kneecap's legs.
Nice defenses there by Benderson.
Benderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kneecap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Kneecap blocks the leg kick.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Kneecap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kneecap on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kneecap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kneecap swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Kneecap defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Kneecap feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.#CL2#
Kneecap takes the fight into the clinch.
Benderson lands a knee to the body.
Kneecap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Kneecap goes for a takedown attempt but Benderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Benderson clinches up against the cage.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benderson landing knees to the head.
Kneecap can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Kneecap blocks with his arms.
Kneecap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneecap tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Kneecap back against the cage.
Kneecap misses with a body punch.
Kneecap swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Kneecap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneecap misses with a punch to the body.
Kneecap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Benderson. #CUT#
It looks like Pretentious Kneecap has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneecap tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Kneecap back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kneecap.
Kneecap struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneecap tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneecap tries for a takedown but Benderson manages to get underhooks.
Benderson scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benderson trying to control the position but instead, Kneecap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benderson into the cage.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneecap lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pretentious Kneecap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pretentious Kneecap'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kneecap blocks a jab.
Kneecap uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benderson throws a one two combo.
Benderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Benderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kneecap slips a jab from Benderson.
Kneecap misses with a combination
and Benderson counters with a leg kick.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson defending well as Kneecap loads up on a big left hand.
Kneecap missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson misses with a hook. Kneecap ducked under it nicely.
Kneecap shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kneecap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Kneecap moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Kneecap tries a head kick but it misses.
Kneecap throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Kneecap clobbers Benderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kneecap doesn't manage to clinch there - Benderson circles away.
Kneecap feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Benderson blocks a leg kick.
Benderson lunges at Kneecap with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kneecap's hand.
Kneecap throws a right hand that Benderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benderson also avoids with ease.
Benderson thumps Kneecap with a low kick.
Kneecap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson lands with a kick to the temple. Kneecap shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kneecap moves out of range of the body kick.
Kneecap feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kneecap.
Benderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Benderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kneecap on the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap misses with a looping right.
Kneecap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kneecap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kneecap looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Kneecap throws a sloppy head kick
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneecap misses with an uppercut.
Benderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kneecap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benderson throws the left hand but Kneecap avoids the punch easily.
Kneecap misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Benderson finds it's target.
Benderson tries to clinch up but Kneecap circles away and keeps his distance.
Kneecap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson lands a head shot.#ROC#
Kneecap is rocked!
Benderson defending well as Kneecap loads up on a big left hand.
Kneecap is still on wobbly legs! Can Benderson finish him?#T3#
Kneecap misses with a body kick.
Kneecap has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Kneecap throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kneecap throws a big shot that misses.
Kneecap seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneecap throws a right and a left that Benderson avoids nicely.
Jab by Benderson.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneecap.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneecap misses the target.
Kneecap scores with a nice body kick.
Kneecap throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
That kick from Kneecap tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Kneecap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.#T4#
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Kneecap's head but Kneecap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneecap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benderson's hands.
Benderson throws a jab when Kneecap was well out of range.
A cross from Kneecap lands.
Benderson slips under a jab from Kneecap.
Benderson has his takedown stuffed
and Kneecap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneecap tries to clinch up.
Benderson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Benderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kneecap connects with a body shot.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kneecap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneecap misses with a kick to the body
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kneecap throws a low kick, looking for Benderson's leg but Benderson calmly moves out of range.
Benderson staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Benderson. Those never looked like landing.
Kneecap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

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 Henson Benderson.
I think Benderson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
After the big win, Henson Benderson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Syn 615 Diggs vs Sanada II
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Benderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Atsushii moved out of range nicely.
Atsushii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Atsushii looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Atsushii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Benderson blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Benderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Atsushii checks a leg kick.
Atsushii connects with a body shot.
Benderson misses with a low kick.
Atsushii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atsushii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atsushii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Atsushii misses the target.
Benderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Atsushii's head.
Atsushii tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Atsushii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Atsushii as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Atsushii forces Benderson back against the cage and clinches.
Benderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Benderson stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atsushii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Atsushii avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atsushii lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Atsushii wants the takedown. Benderson is fighting it off but Atsushii persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Benderson's guard against the cage.
Benderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atsushii controls the pace.
Atsushii is looking to work some ground and pound but Benderson has wrist control.
Atsushii 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.#T2#
Benderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Atsushii content to stall in guard here.
Atsushii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atsushii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Atsushii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Benderson looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atsushii stays in close to Benderson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benderson lands with a right hand.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atsushii.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atsushii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atsushii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Atsushii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Atsushii moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benderson.#T4#
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atsushii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Atsushii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atsushii connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atsushii, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atsushii, right into the meat.
Benderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushii digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Atsushii gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Benderson kicks Atsushii off and gets back to his feet.
Benderson throws out a leg kick but Atsushii moves out of range and Benderson only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henson Benderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Atsushii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big right from Benderson misses. #CL#
Atsushii moves into range and clinches up with Benderson.
Benderson is pushing Atsushii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Benderson to work.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atsushii is defending well for now.
Atsushii is working for takedown but Benderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Atsushii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Atsushii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atsushii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii letting Benderson take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Atsushii.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atsushii is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benderson is stalling here. #T1##TD#
Atsushii has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Benderson regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Benderson kicks Atsushii off and gets to his feet.
Good leg kick by Benderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the body from Benderson misses
and Atsushii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henson Benderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Atsushii is out of range.
Benderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Atsushii darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benderson trying to hold on to Atsushii's head to control him but Atsushii postures up. #T2#
Atsushii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atsushii is trying to control. Benderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benderson is looking for a sweep. Atsushii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atsushii trying to mount his opponent but Benderson defends it.
Atsushii is looking to stall here but Benderson recovers full guard.
Benderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atsushii manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Benderson wants to control from the top but Atsushii keeps moving.
Benderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Atsushii is retaining full guard.
Benderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atsushii keeping moving, preventing Benderson from controlling successfully.
Benderson working some strikes from top position.
Benderson cracks Atsushii with a solid left hand.
Atsushii pulls Benderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Benderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atsushii is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atsushii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Atsushii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benderson defends well.
Benderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benderson.
Atsushii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Atsushii quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Atsushii counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Atsushii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Atsushii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atsushii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atsushii defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
Atsushii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Atsushii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benderson works over Atsushii's head and body with a nice combination.
Atsushii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atsushii connects with a nice looking jab.
Atsushii dips to his left and cracks Benderson with an uppercut!
Benderson throws a right hand that misses
and Atsushii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson misses with a left hand
and Atsushii counters with a body kick.
A big left from Benderson misses. #T1#
Atsushii slips a jab from Benderson.
Benderson tries to clinch up
and Atsushii counters with an inside leg kick.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Atsushii counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Atsushii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atsushii counters with a straight right hand.
Atsushii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atsushii counters with a low kick, right behind Benderson 's knee.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Atsushii is out of range.
Atsushii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Atsushii counter with a right hand.
Kuroda Atsushii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Benderson misses.
Atsushii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Atsushii's shoulder, as Atsushii tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Atsushii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
letting Atsushii counter with a right hand. #KD#
Atsushii lands a big head kick that sends Benderson tumbling to the mat! Atsushii takes a step backwards and waves Benderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Benderson is rocked!
Benderson ducks into an uppercut from Atsushii and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kuroda Atsushii!
Kuroda Atsushii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

Event: Syn 610 Mahmoud vs Rumlow 3
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Griffiths slips a jab from Benderson.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
A punch combination from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths punishes Benderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griffiths moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benderson is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Benderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Benderson's legs.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Benderson moved away.
Griffiths drops his hands momentarily and Benderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benderson checks it well.
Griffiths scores with a one two! Benderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Griffiths misses with a hook
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
Benderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths jabs Benderson right on the nose. Benderson blinks but takes it well.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benderson's head backwards.#T2#
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths takes one to the side of the head.
Benderson throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths scores with a nice right hand.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson 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.
Good shot there by Griffiths.
Benderson throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Benderson does it's job there.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson lands with a straight right. Griffiths didn't see that one coming.
Benderson throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Griffiths cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Griffiths is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffiths scores with a hook.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.#CL2#
Benderson has closed the distance and engaged Griffiths in a clinch. #BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Benderson moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Benderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffiths avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage.
Griffiths on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griffiths managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Griffiths blocks it.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffiths.
Griffiths stalls.
Griffiths lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Benderson.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griffiths checks a leg kick.
Benderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A cross from Benderson lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Benderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths jabs Benderson right on the nose. Benderson blinks but takes it well.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths. #T1#
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benderson.
Benderson throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Benderson.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths scores with a nice strike.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
As Benderson looks to move away, Griffiths throws a big counter combo but Benderson just gets out of the way.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benderson throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through Benderson's defenses.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benderson avoids a kick to the body.
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths connects with a looping right hand.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benderson shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Griffiths 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.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Benderson throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Griffiths.
Benderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick from Griffiths lands but Benderson takes it in his stride.
Benderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Griffiths coming out on top.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Benderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benderson.
Griffiths takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Griffiths misses with a body punch
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a good cross that connects.
Benderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffiths tries to sprawl out of it but Benderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffiths manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffiths half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Griffiths avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffiths - that will leave a mark!
Benderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benderson under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths connects with a nice looking jab.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
Griffiths connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benderson momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Griffiths dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benderson throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Benderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Benderson is predictable there
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benderson just manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body. Benderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benderson throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffiths seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benderson throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but Benderson manages to avoid it.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffiths, as that shot connected.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benderson takes one to the side of the head.
Benderson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffiths scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benderson in his tracks. #T2#
Benderson slips a straight right by Griffiths.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Griffiths is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Benderson with a jab.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths cracks Benderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths lands an overhand right.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Benderson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffiths throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benderson avoids it.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Griffiths throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benderson avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Benderson.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Benderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffiths quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson trying to control from half guard but Griffiths is working away.
Still in half guard, Benderson seems content to control.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffiths controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Griffiths won't allow Benderson to pass to mount.
Griffiths keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffiths, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: Syn 604
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Stipe throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Stipe saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Benderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stipe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stipe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benderson at a distance.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stipe.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Stipe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Stipe misses.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson tries to clinch there but Stipe circles away.
Stipe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benderson in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe takes a swing at Benderson's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Stipe misses
and Benderson counters with a two punch combo.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Stipe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stipe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stipe misses the jab.
A big right from Benderson misses. #T1#
Stipe connects with an inside leg kick.
Benderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stipe checks the leg kick.
Stipe swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Stipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stipe.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Stipe coming out on top.
Stipe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Stipe cracks the inside of Benderson's front leg.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Jab from Benderson.
Benderson walks into a stiff left hand from Stipe.
Good exchange - Stipe coming out on top.
Benderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Stipe misses.
Benderson misses with a left hand
enabling Stipe to counter with a crisp jab. #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!
Stipe throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Stipe moved out of range.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Benderson 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.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Benderson 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.
Stipe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Stipe misses.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stipe.
Stipe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Benderson blocks the low kick.
Benderson defending well as Stipe loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Stipe.
Benderson misses with a low kick. #T3#
Stipe misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
Stipe wants to clinch.#CL#
Stipe clinches up with Benderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stipe letting Benderson take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stipe.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stipe blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Stipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe lands with a right to the head.
Stipe lands a body shot.
Stipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benderson.#TD#
Stipe successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benderson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Stipe is looking for a triangle but Benderson pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Benderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stipe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stipe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stipe scores with a shot to the body.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Stipe moved out of range nicely.
Stipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mini Stipe is winning the standup battle so far.
Benderson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Stipe counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Benderson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stipe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stipe misses with a looping right.
Stipe slips under a jab from Benderson.#T1#
Stipe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Stipe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Benderson. Those never looked like landing.
Benderson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheers as Stipe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benderson doesn't seem phased though.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stipe defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stipe.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson misses with a low kick.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipe lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benderson throws a jab when Stipe was well out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Stipe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benderson but Benderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stipe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benderson.
Stipe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stipe looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Benderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Stipe steps away.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Stipe's shoulder, as Stipe tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Stipe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Benderson keeping full guard, as Stipe tries to pass.
Benderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stipe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stipe trying to keep a closed guard but Benderson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Stipe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benderson defends it easily.#T3#
Stipe being controlled here, momentarily.
Stipe keeping full guard, as Benderson tries to pass.
Benderson won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
Mini Stipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Benderson from controlling successfully.
Benderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#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.
Stipe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe trying to control the position.
Benderson won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stipe being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Stipe ducks down to avoid it.
Stipe lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Stipe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Stipe.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Stipe moved out of range nicely.
Benderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stipe.
Stipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stipe lands with a good body shot.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stipe throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Stipe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Nice defenses there by Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stipe.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stipe connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Benderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stipe.
Stipe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benderson just manages to avoid it.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson scores with a leg kick.
Stipe connects with a jab.
Benderson takes a swing at Stipe's ribcage but misses.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Stipe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Stipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benderson sprawls well initially but Stipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stipe manages to mount him!
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!
Stipe lands a heavy elbow.
Benderson is looking to improve his position but Stipe isn't that keen on the idea.
Stipe breaks from Benderson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Benderson tries to hold on but Stipe pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stipe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Benderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stipe throws some wild stikes that Benderson manages to avoid easily.
Stipe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stipe landing strikes from the mount and Benderson is in trouble!
Benderson working to try and regain half guard.
Benderson tries to hold on but Stipe postures up.
Stipe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benderson is in a horrible position here. Stipe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Stipe with shots to the head and body - Benderson looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Benderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stipe.
Benderson avoids a strike by Stipe and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Stipe's guard! Fantastic escape!
Benderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stipe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Benderson throws an elbow that misses. Stipe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benderson's guard. Nice move by Stipe!#REVR#
Stipe being controlled here momentarily.
Stipe postures up in Benderson's guard and throws a big left but Benderson blocks it.
Stipe preventing the sweep.
Benderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stipe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stipe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mini Stipe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stipe 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mini Stipe!
After winning the bout, Mini Stipe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

Event: Syn 597
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Souvlaki staying out of range there.
Souvlaki throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Souvlaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benderson doesn't seem phased though.
Souvlaki works Benderson's body with a nice hook.
Koulouraki Souvlaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Benderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souvlaki.
Benderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souvlaki.
Nice uppercut there from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Souvlaki.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benderson. #TD2#
Benderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Benderson blocks nicely.
Benderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souvlaki is one step ahead there. #T1#
Benderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki.
Benderson keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully.
Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souvlaki stays in close to Benderson's body and controls the position.
Benderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benderson looking to control.
Benderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
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.
Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Benderson has wrist control.
Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Benderson blocks nicely.
Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Benderson has wrist control.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Souvlaki preventing the sweep.
Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Benderson, not yet.
Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benderson keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Souvlaki.
Souvlaki fails with the takedown.
A jab from Souvlaki misses. #T3#
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souvlaki.
Benderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souvlaki manages to avoid it.
Benderson tests Souvlaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benderson throws the left hand but Souvlaki avoids the punch easily.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Souvlaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Souvlaki unleashes a big counter combination but Benderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.
Benderson digs a good body shot into Souvlaki's ribs.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Souvlaki is just out of range.
Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Souvlaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benderson's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson trying to control but Souvlaki postures up. #T4#
Souvlaki thows a huge punch but Benderson dodges it nicely.
Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Benderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benderson gets back to full guard.
Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing.
Benderson working a defensive guard here.
Souvlaki distracts Benderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Henson Benderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Souvlaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Benderson's head.
Souvlaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benderson under the eye.#CL#
Benderson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Souvlaki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Souvlaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Benderson pushes Souvlaki off and gets back to his feet.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benderson as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souvlaki.
Benderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Souvlaki shoots in for a double leg but Benderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Souvlaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Benderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benderson continues to drive forward.
Benderson scores with a nice right hand.
Souvlaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benderson.
The crowd cheers as Souvlaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benderson doesn't seem phased though.
Souvlaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benderson tries a low kick but Souvlaki avoids it.
Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Souvlaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Souvlaki walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Souvlaki is rocked!
Benderson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Souvlaki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Benderson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Souvlaki's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
After the big win, Henson Benderson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Syn 590
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Benderson lands with an overhand left.
Jab, jab by Benderson - just one landing.
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Fuujin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuujin lands a body shot.
Fuujin throws a shot to the body.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
Fuujin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fuujin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuujin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuujin scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Benderson finds it's target.
Fuujin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuujin.
Fuujin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Fuujin saw that one coming.#T1#
Fuujin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Fuujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuujin.
And Benderson counters with a quick kick to the body but Fuujin blocks it.
Fuujin misses with a few strikes there.
Fuujin lands a body shot.
Fuujin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Fuujin lands with a good body shot.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Fuujin is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Benderson scores with a four punch combination!
Fuujin scores with a leg kick.
Fuujin cracks a nice hook into Benderson's ribs.
Fuujin connects with a body shot.
Benderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuujin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Fuujin moved out of range.
Fuujin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fuujin looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Benderson misses the jab.#T2#
Fuujin scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benderson throws the left hand but Fuujin avoids the punch easily.
Fuujin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fuujin to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuujin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Fuujin.
Fuujin slips under a jab from Benderson.
Fuujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuujin.
Fuujin moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Jab, jab by Fuujin - just one landing.
Good exchange - Fuujin coming out on top.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuujin.
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuujin takes one on the button.#T3#
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Fuujin is out of range.
Fuujin feints a counter leg kick.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Fuujin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fuujin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuujin looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benderson.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Some wild striking there from Fuujin.
Benderson lands a really nice looking cross but Fuujin seems unphased.
Fuujin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuujin shoots in looking for a takedown. Benderson tries to sprawl out of it but Fuujin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuujin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Fuujin slips the punch.
Benderson 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.#T4#
Fuujin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin blocks a jab.
Fuujin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fuujin blocks a jab.
Fuujin works Benderson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson misses the jab.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Fuujin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Fuujin scores with a nice strike.
Fuujin throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuujin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Fuujin.
Fuujin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Fuujin.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Fuujin ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuka Fuujin dominated that round.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuujin.
Fuujin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fuujin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fuujin throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Benderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Benderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fuujin blocks a jab.
Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Fuujin. Beautiful body shot.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fuujin.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin cracks Benderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benderson slips under a jab.#T1#
Fuujin misses with a straight right.
Fuujin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Benderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Fuujin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benderson throws a hook but Fuujin blocks it.
Fuujin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benderson connects with the punch.
Fuujin lands a glancing blow to the side of Benderson's head.
Benderson throws a hook but Fuujin blocks it.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuujin counters with a thumping low kick.
Fuujin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuujin misses with a body kick.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuujin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Fuujin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
Fuujin throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Fuujin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fuujin.
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!
Fuujin throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Fuujin blocks the body kick.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuujin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuujin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benderson throws a leg kick
and Fuujin counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuujin lands an overhand right.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Benderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fuujin feints a jab promting Benderson to slip. Fuujin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benderson drops his hands momentarily and Fuujin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fuujin lands a head shot.#T3#
Benderson moves away from the strike by Fuujin.
Benderson slips a jab from Fuujin.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Benderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuujin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuujin misses the jab.
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin avoids the body shot from Benderson.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuujin blocks the leg kick.
Benderson moves in looking to clinch but Fuujin pushes him off.
Fuujin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fuujin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fuujin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benderson misses with a hook.#T4#
Benderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fuujin connects with a jab.
Fuujin wants to slow Benderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Fuujin throws out a counter right but Benderson avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson needs to keep his hands up - Fuujin had a free shot at his head there.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Fuujin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benderson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fuujin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
Fuujin looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Fuujin scores with a decent looking hook.
Fuujin wants to land a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
A jab from Fuujin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuka Fuujin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fuujin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuujin swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Fuujin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fuujin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benderson's head backwards.
Fuujin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Fuujin tries to move into range but Benderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benderson swinging wildly here.
Fuujin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuujin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benderson at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuujin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.#T1#
Benderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fuujin lands a right hook to the body.
Fuujin throws a series of punches but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Benderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fuujin slips under a jab from Benderson.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuujin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Fuujin ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuujin was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
Fuujin misses with a body kick.
A jab from Fuujin misses.
Fuujin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fuujin to score with a decent uppercut.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Fuujin's head but Fuujin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuujin 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.
Fuujin throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Fuujin saw that one coming.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuujin.
Fuujin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuujin can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuujin misses with a left hand
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuujin slips under a jab from Benderson.
Benderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuujin's head.
Fuujin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Fuujin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Fuujin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fuujin connects with a looping right hand.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuujin moves away.
Fuujin missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuujin staying out of range there.
Fuujin only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Fuujin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Fuujin tries a quick counter leg kick but Benderson is wise to it.
Fuujin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuujin is just out of range.
Benderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuujin digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuujin.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuujin slips a jab from Benderson.
Benderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuujin connects with a single shot there.
Fuujin ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Benderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuujin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benderson has time to react.#T4#
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!
Fuujin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuujin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benderson scores with a jab.
Fuujin takes a swing at Benderson's ribcage but misses.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Benderson throws the left hand but Fuujin avoids the punch easily.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuujin looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Nice body punch from Fuujin.
Benderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin.
Fuujin slips a jab from Benderson.
Fuujin throws a series of punches but Benderson avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuka Fuujin.
Well Fuujin 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuka Fuujin!
A very excited looking Kazuka Fuujin 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.
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: Syn 586
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Larusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larusso.
Benderson throws a nice looking combination but Larusso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larusso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benderson's hands.
Larusso misses with a hook
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larusso can pounce on him. #CL#
Benderson forces Larusso back against the cage and clinches.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Benderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larusso.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Larusso wants to stall.
Larusso avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
Larusso lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larusso avoids it.
Larusso digs a right hand into Benderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benderson's gas tank. #T1#
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
A short right from Larusso.
Larusso pushes Benderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larusso avoids it.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Larusso blocks with his arms.
Larusso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larusso managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Larusso.
Larusso stalls.
Benderson working aggressively here.
Larusso is looking to break free of the clinch but Benderson has double underhooks.
Larusso avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Larusso breaks from the clinch.
Larusso lunges at Benderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benderson's hand. #T2#
Benderson is looking to chop away at Larusso's legs.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Larusso is just out of range.
Larusso is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big right from Larusso misses.
Larusso cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larusso tests Benderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larusso connects with a nice looking jab.
Benderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Larusso's head.
Larusso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larusso takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Larusso as he connects with a hook.
Larusso throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benderson moves out of range as Larusso throws a body kick.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
Larusso staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larusso. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Larusso.
Larusso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larusso. That's going to slow Benderson down.
Benderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Larusso scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Benderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Larusso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Benderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larusso moves out of range as Benderson throws a body kick.
Larusso steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benderson scores with a hook.
Benderson scores with a body shot.
Larusso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Larusso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larusso moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Good shot there by Larusso.#T4#
Benderson misses with a hook.
Benderson scores with a nice right hand.
Larusso connects with a nice looking jab.
Larusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Larusso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Larusso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Larusso takes one to the side of the head.
Larusso blocks a jab.
Larusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larusso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Larusso ducks down to avoid it.
Larusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso throws a low kick but Benderson moves out of range easily.
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Benderson.
Larusso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Larusso 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#
Larusso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benderson's sensitive parts.
Larusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Larusso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larusso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Benderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benderson backing away here, and Larusso unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Larusso lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
Larusso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Larusso just manages to avoid it.
Benderson 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.
Larusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Larusso follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Larusso slips a straight right by Benderson.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Larusso moves away and avoids it.
Benderson tries to score with a low kick but Larusso moves his leg out of the way.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso jabs Benderson right on the nose. Benderson blinks but takes it well.
Larusso misses with a hook.
Benderson checks a leg kick.
Larusso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larusso slips a jab from Benderson.
Larusso lands a head kick. Benderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Benderson.
A jab from Larusso finds it's way through Benderson's defenses.
Larusso scores with a shot to the body.
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daniel Larusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benderson moves out of range as Larusso strikes.
Benderson throws the left hand but Larusso avoids the punch easily.
Benderson swings for the body but Larusso moves out of range.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benderson is looking to slow Larusso down with leg kicks.
Larusso throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Larusso throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Larusso throws a wild body kick that Benderson sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Larusso thows a leg kick but Benderson checks it
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Larusso misses with a low kick as Benderson jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Larusso.
Larusso lands a jab to Benderson's midsection.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Benderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larusso throws the kick towards the body but Benderson avoids it.
Larusso throws a combination. Benderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Larusso lands a nice hook to Benderson's body. Benderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larusso.
Benderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Larusso is out of range and Benderson settles back down.
Larusso checks a low kick from Benderson.
Larusso defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
Larusso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Larusso throws a wild body kick that Benderson sees coming a mile off.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larusso.
Larusso takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larusso.
Benderson swinging wildly here.
Larusso throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Larusso ducks down to avoid it.
Larusso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
Larusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Larusso lands with a shot to the body.
Larusso lands with a straight right. Benderson didn't see that one coming.
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses.
Larusso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larusso throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson misses with a wild combination.
Larusso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
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!
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Larusso lands a really nice looking cross but Benderson seems unphased.
Larusso blocks a leg kick.
Benderson moves out of range as Larusso throws a body kick.
Benderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benderson throws the left hand but Larusso avoids the punch easily.
Benderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Larusso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larusso thumps Benderson with a low kick.
Larusso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Larusso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larusso.
Larusso tries to bum rush Benderson with a series of wild strikes but Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larusso throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Larusso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Larusso slips a jab and a cross from Benderson.
An inside leg kick lands from Larusso.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
That kick from Larusso tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Larusso throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Larusso.
Benderson staying out of range there.
Larusso moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Benderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larusso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Benderson.
Larusso connects with a jab.
Larusso 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larusso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larusso throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Larusso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Larusso blocks a jab.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Larusso scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Larusso scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benderson tries to move into range but Larusso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benderson misses the shot to the body.
Larusso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Larusso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Larusso there.
Larusso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larusso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larusso.
Larusso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larusso misses with a straight right.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Larusso scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larusso tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
As Larusso looks to move away, Benderson throws a big counter combo but Larusso just gets out of the way.#T2#
Larusso misses with a two punch combination.
Larusso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Larusso throws out a counter right but Benderson avoids it with no problem.
Larusso thows a body kick. Benderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benderson blocks a head kick by Larusso.
Larusso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Larusso follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Larusso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larusso misses with a hook
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larusso slips a straight right by Benderson.
Larusso connects with a body shot.
Larusso connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Larusso misses with an uppercut.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larusso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benderson connects with a right hand. Larusso shakes it off.
Benderson works Larusso's body with a nice hook.
Larusso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larusso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson blocks a head kick by Larusso.
Benderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Larusso slips a straight right by Benderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larusso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benderson with a body shot.
Larusso feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Larusso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Benderson misses.
Good exchange - Larusso coming out on top.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Larusso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larusso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Benderson staying out of range there.
Larusso scores with a spinning back kick!
Larusso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benderson lands a leg kick that knocks Larusso off balance momentarily.
Larusso works Benderson's body with a nice hook.
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso scores with a push kick.
Daniel Larusso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larusso 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.
Some wild striking there from Benderson.
Benderson throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Larusso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larusso 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.

Event: Syn 584
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Benderson slips a straight right by Green.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Benderson misses.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benderson.
Green cracks the inside of Benderson's front leg.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Green - the referee stops the clock and Benderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Green. Benderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Benderson seems unphased.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Benderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benderson throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green lunges at Benderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benderson's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Green.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benderson under the eye.
Benderson takes one on the button.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Benderson checks the leg kick.
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson tries to clinch there but Green circles away. #CL2#
Benderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Green up against the cage.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Green has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Good body shot from Green.
Green misses with a body punch.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Benderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Green.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Green blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Green lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green lands a body shot.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Green is leaning against Benderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green pushes Benderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Green. #T3#
Benderson blocks a body shot from Green.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Green.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Green up against the cage.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benderson looking to stall.
Benderson avoiding damage.
Green lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Green blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Green presses Benderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Green.
Green avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benderson at a distance.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benderson in his tracks.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Benderson throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Green appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green misses with a hook
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake Green 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!
Nice body punch from Green.
Benderson is looking to clinch.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benderson jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benderson throws a jab when Green was well out of range.#T1#
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Green lands a front kick.
Benderson misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Green.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Green moves out of range of the leg kick from Benderson.
Nice uppercut there from Green.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Green scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Green scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson misses the jab.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benderson at a distance.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Green blocks a jab.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green checks a low kick from Benderson.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Green!
Benderson throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Benderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Green takes a swing at Benderson's ribcage but misses.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benderson's head backwards.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benderson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Green is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benderson. That did some damage!
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Green. That one must have hurt.
Benderson sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Green tries to score with a low kick but Benderson moves his leg out of the way.
And Benderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benderson throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green connects with a jab.
Green connects with a body shot.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Benderson cracks Green with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Green misses with a hook to the body
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Benderson.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benderson in his tracks.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benderson in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Benderson should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Benderson.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A big right from Benderson misses.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Benderson lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Green missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green connects with a body shot.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benderson has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benderson misses the jab.
Green throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Benderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Benderson.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Green punishes Benderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Green moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Benderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target. #T2#
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Green jabs Benderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Green works Benderson's body with a nice hook.
Green lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Benderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green 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.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Green lands a jab to Benderson's midsection.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Green. #T3#
Benderson cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
Benderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benderson.
Benderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Green digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Green moves out of range of the body kick from Benderson.
A shot to the body from Benderson misses
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
A left lands for Green.
Green blocks a jab.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benderson's head backwards.
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!
Benderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Green throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
Benderson takes one to the chin there.
Green connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Green looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Green works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Green.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
Benderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green staying out of range there.
Benderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benderson slips a jab from Green.
Benderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Benderson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Green thuds his shin into the meat of Benderson's side.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Green.
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a hook
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Benderson misses. #CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson taking a breather.#T1#
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green misses with the head strike.
Benderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Blake Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Green.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Benderson tries to stall but Green uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Green has denied him.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green scores with a shot to the side of Benderson's head.
Green working aggressively here.
Green blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Green.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Green creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Green misses with some punches.
Benderson tries to stall but Green uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Green lands a body shot.
Benderson is looking to control Green's arms but Green gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Green.
Green misses with the head strike. #T3#
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green is leaning against Benderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Green lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Green lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Nice body punch from Green.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Benderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Green finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Green scores with a decent looking hook.
Green staying out of range there.
Jab from Green.
Green lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benderson takes a step back to recover.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green had his way with Henson Benderson in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Benderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Green cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Benderson misses with a left hand
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Benderson misses
and Green counters with a thumping low kick.
Benderson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Benderson misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson moves out of range as Green throws a body kick. #T1#
Green blocks a head kick by Benderson.
Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green jabs Benderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green moves out of range as Benderson strikes.#CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Green.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now.
Benderson misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Benderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Benderson throws a combination. Green tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green cracks Benderson with an open hand slap.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Benderson throws a right hand that misses
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a leg kick.
Green blocks the body kick.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benderson under the eye.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.#T3#
Benderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benderson staying out of range there.
Benderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Green.
Benderson misses with a combination
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benderson scores with a three punch combo!
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Benderson's head.
Benderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green works Benderson's body with a nice hook.
Benderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson blocks a head kick by Green.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson misses with a low kick.
Benderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away. #T4#
Green misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Green misses with a left hand
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Green misses with a hook.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Green.
A low kick from Green misses
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green thows a body kick. Benderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green retains his featherweight title!
Blake Green very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 180
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Benderson.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benderson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
Collins defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That kick from Benderson tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Benderson's guard.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benderson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Benderson stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benderson wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Benderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Collins is trying to keep Benderson in close. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a triangle but Benderson pushes his legs off easily.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Benderson from controlling successfully.
Collins wants to sweep here but Benderson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Collins looking for subs off his back but Benderson has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benderson content to control rather than advance.
Benderson wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
Collins is trying to control but can't.
Benderson drops an elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins moves into full guard.
Benderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Benderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Collins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Benderson stacks Collins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Benderson!
Collins taking a bit of punishment here - Benderson scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins prevents Benderson from improving position.
Collins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Benderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benderson sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins thuds a left hand into Benderson's body.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Benderson throws a counter combo.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Collins throws the left hand but Benderson avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Collins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Benderson pushes Collins off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Collins misses with a body punch
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Benderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collins under the eye.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Collins throws a good cross that connects.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benderson.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Collins clinches. #TD#
Collins pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Collins is looking for a triangle but Benderson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Collins has his foot on Benderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benderson works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Collins working for submissions but it's allowed Benderson to get to half guard.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Benderson has control of the leg.
Benderson trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benderson in particular looking to stall.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Benderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
Benderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Benderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Benderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Collins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Benderson. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Benderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Collins lands with a right hand.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Benderson.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Collins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henson Benderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Collins sizes up Benderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benderson throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Collins blocks the low kick.#T1#
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Benderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benderson lands a left hand.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Benderson has him pressed against the cage.
Benderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Collins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Collins fails to pull guard.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Collins looking for a takedown.
Benderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benderson smiles and moves away.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins attempts a counter takedown but Benderson avoids it well and moves away.
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benderson pinned against the cage. Benderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Benderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Benderson has him pressed against the cage.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins jumps guard but Benderson stands there with Collins around his waist. Collins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Collins decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Benderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Benderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Collins working for a triangle but Benderson defends it easily.
Benderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Benderson from controlling successfully.
Benderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Benderson stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Benderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Henson Benderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Collins has his foot on Benderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benderson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson really dominated that round.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but Benderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Collins misses with a straight left.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Benderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Collins shoots in for a double leg but Benderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benderson is looking to clinch.
Collins scores with a hook.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Collins!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Collins moves out of range as Benderson throws a body kick.
Benderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Benderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Collins swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Benderson lands a jab to the head.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Benderson lands.
Benderson lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Benderson motions for Collins to come forward. Benderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Benderson scores with a four punch combination!
Benderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Collinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Collins is rocked!
Collins throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benderson is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Benderson circles away and we're back to standing.
As Collins backs off Benderson throws a huge counter combo but Collins manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Benderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.#T2#
Benderson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Benderson has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benderson is defending well.
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson has Collins pushed against the cage.
Collins looking for a takedown. #TD#
Collins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Benderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Benderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Benderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Benderson wants to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Collins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Benderson wants to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Benderson tries to buck Collins off but he can't manage it.
Benderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Benderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Collins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Benderson looks a forlorn figure.
Benderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Benderson taking some punishment here, with Collins in his half guard. #T4##SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Collins trying to control the action but Benderson is working from the bottom.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benderson's head. #SUB#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benderson is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benderson avoid being mounted?
Benderson is not content to let Collins control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##TD#
Collins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Benderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Benderson!#REVB##SUB#
Collins working for a triangle but Benderson defends it easily.
Benderson wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Benderson defends easily.
Benderson trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benderson passes into half guard.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins is trying to keep Benderson in close. #SUB#
Collins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Benderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Collins.#T3#
Benderson trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Benderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Benderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Collins struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benderson just content to control the position.
Collins is trying to work for a sweep but Benderson has mounted him!
Benderson looking to control but Collins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benderson controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benderson is continuing to stall.
Misha Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benderson blocks Collins's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benderson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henson Benderson made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 177
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Pake takes one to the side of the head.
Benderson closes the distance but Pake moves to the side
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Pake misses
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benderson swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Pake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pake keeps the fight on the outside.
Benderson slips a jab from Pake.
Benderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Benderson feints and then cracks Pake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pake down.
Pake tries to score with a low kick but Benderson moves his leg out of the way.
Benderson avoids the head kick by Pake.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benderson cracks Pake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Pake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Benderson lands a jab to the nose.
Benderson with a hook.
Benderson throws a jab when Pake was well out of range.
Pake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Benderson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pake lands a lovely overhand right.
Benderson catches Pake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pake throws a jab when Benderson was well out of range.
It looks like Benderson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pake swats away the attempt to clinch by Benderson.
Pake feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Pake throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a push kick but Pake slaps the foot to one side.
Pake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Pake.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Benderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Pake pulls guard effortlessly.
Benderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Pake wants to control the position but Benderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pake is trying to stand. #T3#
Pake wants to control but Benderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benderson is pressing down on Pake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pake is holding on for now.
Pake is not content to let Benderson control the position.
Pake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benderson not doing much here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pake tries to roll over but Benderson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benderson tries to pass to full mount but Pake defends it.
Pake flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Benderson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pake avoids the head kick by Benderson.
Pake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pake.
Pake misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Benderson - just one landing.
Benderson tries to clinch there but Pake circles away.
Despite the aggression on Pake's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Pake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Benderson tries to clinch up
and Pake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pake throws a front kick aimed at Benderson's knee but Benderson avoids it well.
Benderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pake takes one to the side of the head.
Benderson tries to clinch but Pake moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Pake is rocked!
Benderson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Benderson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Pake stumbles back but Benderson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Pake to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Pake will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henson Benderson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Henson Benderson waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 172
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Jackal's head but Jackal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackal tries to clinch but Benderson is having none of it.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Benderson works the jab nicely.
Benderson throws an off balance right hand
and Jackal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Jackal moves out of range.
Jackal thows a body kick. Benderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackal.
Jackal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benderson on the side of the head.
Jackal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackal jabs at Benderson's body.
Jackal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackal throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
Benderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Benderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackal.
Jackal with a nice cross.#CL#
Benderson rushes Jackal and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Jackal.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackal.
Jackal misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Jackal scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Jackal on the inside.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Jackal.
Jackal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benderson backwards. #BC2#
Jackal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benderson swinging wildly here.
Jackal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
And Jackal tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Jackal throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackal throws a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benderson can pounce on him.
Jackal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benderson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jackal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benderson is out of range and Jackal settles back down.
Jackal tries for a takedown but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benderson misses the jab.
Jacky Jackal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackal throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Jackal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benderson if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Jackal has managed to clinch. #T3#
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Jackal swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jackal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackal looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Benderson lands a body shot.
Jackal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Jackal darts in and clinches Benderson up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackal.
Jackal struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson stalling the fight.
Jackal misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Jackal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Benderson regains guard immediately.
Jackal throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jackal won't allow Benderson to sweep him here.
Jackal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benderson is pulling down on Jackal's head to control his posture.
Jackal forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Jackal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackal wants to pass the guard but Benderson is defending well.
Jackal prevents Benderson from improving his position.
Jackal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benderson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Jackal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Benderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson leaning against his opponent.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jackal - that landed with a thud.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackal can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Jackal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Benderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jackal breaks from the clinch.
Benderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackal tries to avoid it but Benderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackal to the ground. Jackal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benderson's hands.#T1#
Jackal tried to score with a low kick but Benderson checks it.
A solid body kick from Jackal.
Benderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Jackal misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackal.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Jackal is out of range.
Jackal darts in looking for a takedown but Benderson gets double underhooks and turns Jackal into the cage.
Benderson checks a low kick from Jackal.
Jackal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benderson is looking for a counter combo.
Benderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Jackal.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Jackal slips the punch.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackal.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackal.#T2#
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Jackal moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Jackal avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Jackal moves into the clinch.
Jackal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackal being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Jackal on the inside.
Jacky Jackal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackal throws a head punch that misses.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackal struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Jackal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benderson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackal scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Jackal.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benderson after a bit of a struggle.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacky Jackal.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackal blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Jackal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackal lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackal blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackal avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson trying to stall but Jackal improves his position.
Jackal wants a takedown.
Jackal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benderson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Jackal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackal's efforts to push away.
Jackal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackal can turn it around.
Jackal can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Jackal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Jackal 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#
Jackal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benderson in his tracks.
Benderson sizes up Jackal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benderson 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackal, right into the meat.
Jackal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Jacky Jackal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackal lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Benderson. #TD2#
Jackal shoots in and bounces Benderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benderson is keeping the position for now.
Benderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Benderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackal postures up and lands a big shot to Benderson's brow.
Benderson wants to stand up but Jackal is controlling him.
Jackal trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benderson's head.
Benderson wants to sweep here but Jackal controlling him for the moment.
Jackal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackal.
Jackal trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Jackal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benderson keeping full guard, as Jackal tries to pass.
Jackal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benderson lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Benderson misses with a hook
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Benderson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benderson.
Jackal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson tries to clinch there but Jackal circles away.
Jackal lands a glancing blow to the side of Benderson's head.
Good leg kick by Jackal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benderson throws a head kick but Jackal moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackal - the referee stops the clock and Benderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackal. Benderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benderson wants to land a leg kick but Jackal is out of range.
Jackal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackal duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackal scores with a punch to the head.
Jackal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Benderson takes one to the side of the head.
Benderson tries to clinch but Jackal moves out of range.
Jackal is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
Jackal fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benderson in his tracks. #CL2#
Jackal forces Benderson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackal tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Jackal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackal throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Jackal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson has Jackal pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Jackal really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Jackal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackal drops his hands momentarily and Benderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Benderson tries to clinch
and Jackal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson lands a head shot.
Jackal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson scores with the left hand. Jackal knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Jackal throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Jackal is out of range. #T1#
Benderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
An inside leg kick from Benderson misses.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Jackal misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Benderson tries to keep at a distance but Jackal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benderson has Jackal pressed against the cage, preventing Jackal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackal tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackal throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson. #BC2#
Jackal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson tries to bum rush Jackal with a series of wild strikes but Jackal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackal shoots for a double leg takedown but Benderson sprawls well. He's pushed Jackal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Jackal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benderson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackal's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackal is looking to chop away at Benderson's legs.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Jackal.
Jackal lands with a shot to the body.
Jackal misses with a left hand
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benderson checks it well.
Benderson misses with a hook. Jackal ducked under it nicely.
Benderson backing away here, and Jackal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackal.
Benderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benderson wants it to stay on the feet.
As Jackal tries to get set, Benderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackal manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackal falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackal throws a jab but it's blocked by Benderson.
Nice jab there from Jackal. #T3#
Jackal misses with a right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackal throws a jab when Benderson was well out of range.
Benderson 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.
Jackal throws a front kick that sends Benderson stumbling back into the cage.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackal.
Benderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson drops his hands momentarily and Jackal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benderson lunges at Jackal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackal's hand.
Jackal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackal throws the left hand but Benderson avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Jackal throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackal misses with a body kick.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Benderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackal finds it's way round the side to connect with Benderson's head.
Jackal dips to his left and cracks Benderson with an uppercut!
Jackal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacky Jackal.
Jackal scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Jackal dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackal is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks. #CL#
Benderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackal, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jackal breaks from the clinch.
Jackal slips under a jab.
Benderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackal.
Benderson takes a swing at Jackal's ribcage but misses.
Benderson staying out of range there.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Jackal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackal works over Benderson's head and body with a nice combination.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Benderson slips a jab from Jackal.
Jackal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benderson's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jackal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Jab, jab by Jackal - just one landing.
Jackal slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackal.
Jackal connects with the punch.
Benderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackal misses with a body kick.
Jackal tries to land a leg kick but Benderson saw it coming and moves away.
Benderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab. #CL2#
Jackal forces Benderson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackal misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benderson stalling the fight.
Jackal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackal has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackal misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackal is defending well for now.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Jackal.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Jackal blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Jackal.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Jackal. #T3#
Jackal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benderson is looking to control Jackal's arms but Jackal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackal misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackal misses with a punch on the inside.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackal up against the cage.
Jackal swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackal managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson. #T4#
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jackal.
Benderson has Jackal pressed against the cage, preventing Jackal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackal lands a right hand.
Jackal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Jackal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benderson.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackal misses the shot to the body.
Jackal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackal wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacky Jackal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackal 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacky Jackal!
Jacky Jackal is the new featherweight champion!
Jacky Jackal decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 168
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Cassidy throws a jab but it's blocked by Benderson.
Cassidy lands a body shot.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown but Benderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cassidy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy slips a jab and a cross from Benderson.
Benderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cassidy jabs at Benderson's body.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown. Benderson tries to sprawl out of it but Cassidy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Benderson misses. #CL2#
Cassidy closes the distance and pushes Benderson back into the cage.
Cassidy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy is trying to push Benderson away but Benderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassidy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Cassidy. Beautiful body shot.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Cassidy misses with a right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Benderson works the jab nicely.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Cassidy connects with a body shot.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Cassidy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benderson slips under a jab.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Cassidy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cassidy misses with a right hand
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Cassidy forces Benderson back against the cage and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Benderson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cassidy trying to control the position but instead, Benderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cassidy into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassidy is defending well for now.
Cassidy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson is pushing Cassidy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Benderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cassidy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cassidy lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy scores with a sloppy right hand. Benderson should have avoided that one.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Cassidy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassidy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benderson on the side of the head.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Cassidy moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Cassidy gets a double leg takedown into Benderson's guard.#ES#
Benderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cassidy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Benderson closes the distance and pushes Cassidy back into the cage.
Cassidy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassidy's efforts to push away.#T4#
Benderson lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy with a hook.
Benderson checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Cassidy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benderson keeping full guard, as Cassidy tries to pass.
Cassidy stays in close to Benderson's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cassidy jabs Benderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Cassidy gets the takedown into side control.
Benderson is looking to regain half guard here but Cassidy keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Benderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cassidy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Benderson is looking to regain half guard here but Cassidy keeps moving and retains side control.
Lachlan Cassidy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benderson is working hard here to advance position.
Benderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cassidy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cassidy is taking a breather. Benderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benderson is pressing down on Cassidy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cassidy is one step ahead there.
Cassidy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Cassidy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benderson throws a push kick but Cassidy slaps the foot to one side.
Cassidy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassidy avoids the head kick by Benderson.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Benderson tries to keep at a distance but Cassidy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Cassidy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benderson up against the cage.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
Cassidy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Benderson. #T4#
Cassidy tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson thuds his right hand into Cassidy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cassidy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson scores with a jab to the head.
Benderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson tests Cassidy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Cassidy misses.
Benderson tries to bum rush Cassidy with a series of wild strikes but Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Henson Benderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Benderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Cassidy with a hook.
Benderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Cassidy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches up with Benderson, looking for a takedown. Cassidy pushes Benderson against the cage but Benderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Cassidy. #CL#
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassidy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy tries to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling the position. #BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Cassidy doesn't manage to clinch there - Benderson circles away.
Benderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassidy manages to circle out of the way.
Benderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassidy should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassidy gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Cassidy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cassidy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cassidy working aggressively here.
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
Benderson misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Cassidy tries to clinch up.
Benderson throws the left hand but Cassidy avoids the punch easily.
Cassidy shoots for a takedown but Benderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cassidy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassidy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benderson. That's going to slow Cassidy down.
Nice uppercut there from Cassidy.
Benderson clobbers Cassidy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy blocks a head kick by Benderson.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Cassidy lands a right hook to the body.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Benderson thows a body kick. Cassidy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
Benderson throws a right and a left that Cassidy avoids nicely.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Benderson.#T3#
Cassidy scores with a nice strike.
Cassidy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Benderson.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Cassidy throws a leg kick but Benderson moved away.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Benderson 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.
Cassidy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassidy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy scores with a nice strike.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benderson scores with a punch to the head.
Benderson misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cassidy's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cassidy somewhat.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Cassidy.#T4#
Donk. Benderson catches Cassidy right on the button with a cross.
Cassidy lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Cassidy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benderson tries to avoid it but Cassidy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benderson to the ground. Benderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cassidy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Cassidy lands a nice looking body shot.
Benderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.#CL#
Benderson clinches with his opponent.
Benderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
Cassidy can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Cassidy takes one to the chin there.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Benderson clinches with his opponent.
Cassidy can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling him.
Cassidy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benderson is keeping busy.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassidy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassidy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassidy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Benderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cassidy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
A big right from Cassidy misses.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Cassidy is avoiding it.
Benderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson misses with a head kick.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassidy throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
Good work by Benderson as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Benderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benderson misses with a two punch combination.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Cassidy. #T2##CL#
Benderson forces Cassidy back against the cage and clinches.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassidy.
Benderson tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch.
Benderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassidy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassidy misses with a takedown attempt - Benderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cassidy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassidy.#TD2#
Cassidy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benderson to the mat! Benderson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Benderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cassidy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassidy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Cassidy darts in and clinches Benderson up against the cage.
Benderson with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Benderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassidy! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Cassidy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Benderson lands a head kick!
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassidy has a takedown stuffed.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Cassidy.#T4#
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassidy lands an overhand right.
Cassidy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassidy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassidy moves out of range as Benderson throws a body kick. #CL2#
Cassidy takes the fight into the clinch.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Benderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benderson lands a knee to the head.
Cassidy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
#R5#
A thudding body kick lands there by Benderson!
Benderson lands a jab to the head.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassidy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benderson throws out a leg kick but Cassidy moves out of range and Benderson only half commits.
Cassidy defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Cassidy is avoiding it.
Benderson jabs Cassidy right on the nose. Cassidy blinks but takes it well.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Cassidy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benderson lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Benderson. No joy for Cassidy on that attempt.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown but Benderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cassidy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Cassidy.
Cassidy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Benderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Benderson darts in and clinches Cassidy up against the cage.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cassidy tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Cassidy back against the cage.
Cassidy can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson just leaning against Cassidy, taking a breather.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
A frustrated look appears on Cassidy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cassidy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Benderson misses.
A nice side step and Cassidy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benderson but Benderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson is having none of it.
Cassidy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Cassidy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range.
Benderson thumps Cassidy with a low kick.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.#TD2#
Cassidy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benderson's guard.#ES#
Benderson kicks Cassidy off and gets to his feet.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Cassidy avoids them all with ease.
Cassidy throws out a counter right but Benderson avoids it with no problem.
Cassidy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy lands with a cross.
Benderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Benderson misses with a hook.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
A leg kick checked by Benderson.
Cassidy moves forwards but Benderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassidy moves out of range of the leg kick from Benderson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benderson.
Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassidy throws a nice looking combination but Benderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Cassidy darts in looking for a takedown but Benderson gets double underhooks and turns Cassidy into the cage.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson is having none of it.
Cassidy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassidy throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
A cross from Benderson lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benderson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson retains his featherweight title!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 164
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cassidy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range. #CL#
Cassidy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassidy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cassidy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cassidy tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Cassidy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy controlling the action here for a moment.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cassidy misses with a body punch. #T1#
Cassidy is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.#BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Benderson 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.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
Benderson misses with a body shot.
Cassidy 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.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Cassidy misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson misses with a hook
and Cassidy counters with a one-two to the body.
Cassidy misses with a left hand
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Cassidy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Cassidy.#T2##CL2#
Cassidy gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Cassidy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Cassidy struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassidy.
Cassidy managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Cassidy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benderson looking to stall. #T3#
Cassidy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassidy lands with a right to the head.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Cassidy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cassidy moves in looking to clinch but Benderson pushes him off.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Benderson lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at Private Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson cracks Cassidy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cassidy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Cassidy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Benderson misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Cassidy is out of range. #CL#
Cassidy pushes Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Cassidy is blocking nicely.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards. #BC#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy throws a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassidy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benderson.
Cassidy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Cassidy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassidy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated 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.
#R2#
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Benderson.
Benderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Cassidy rushes Benderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cassidy fails to land.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cassidy is keeping busy.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Cassidy.
Benderson misses with a punch to the body.
Henson Benderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Cassidy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassidy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cassidy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassidy is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
Benderson has Cassidy pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cassidy lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cassidy fails to land.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassidy gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henson Benderson.
Cassidy circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2##CL#
Cassidy has closed the distance and engaged Benderson in a clinch.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy misses the body punch
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cassidy misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body.
Henson Benderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cassidy moves into the clinch.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassidy blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson leaning against his opponent.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson taking a breather. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Benderson.
Cassidy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cassidy has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Cassidy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Benderson clinches.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cassidy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Cassidy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Cassidy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benderson stalling.
Benderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Benderson throws a series of strikes that have Cassidy backpedaling.
Cassidy walks into a stiff left hand from Benderson.
Cassidy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cassidy stuns Benderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Benderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Cassidy moves into the clinch successfully.
Cassidy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassidy blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson prevents Cassidy from breaking the clinch.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Cassidy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Cassidy is blocking nicely.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Benderson.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassidy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson trying to stall but Cassidy improves his position.
Cassidy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cassidy avoids it.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cassidy lands an uppercut.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms. #T2#
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Cassidy managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson taking a breather.
Cassidy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassidy blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Benderson has Cassidy up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Cassidy wants to clinch up but Benderson keeps it at a distance.
Benderson tries to clinch but Cassidy is having none of it.
Cassidy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Cassidy misses
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassidy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Cassidy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Cassidy tries to clinch up
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson scores with a head kick. Cassidy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Benderson walks into a left hand.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Benderson. That snapped Cassidy's head back.
Cassidy checks a low kick from Benderson.
Cassidy tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Cassidy throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
Benderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cassidy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy is looking to wear down Benderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Cassidy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cassidy scores with a one two! Benderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cassidy misses with a straight left.
Benderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Benderson tries to clinch up but Cassidy circles away and keeps his distance.
Benderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Benderson misses. #CL2#
Benderson closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson misses with a hook. Cassidy ducked under it nicely.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Cassidy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benderson momentarily.
Benderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cassidy wants to clinch up but Benderson keeps it at a distance.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Benderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cassidy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Cassidy finds it's target.#T2#
Cassidy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benderson looks to land a combination. Cassidy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Cassidy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benderson unleashes a big counter combination but Cassidy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cassidy tries to move into range but Benderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benderson tries to clinch but Cassidy is having none of it.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
Benderson digs a good body shot into Cassidy's ribs.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Cassidy takes the fight into the clinch.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassidy.
A short right from Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Cassidy back against the cage. #T3#
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Benderson taking a breather.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cassidy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benderson prevents Cassidy from breaking the clinch.
Benderson tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson misses with a body punch.
Cassidy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Cassidy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Cassidy swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson lands an elbow that stopped Cassidy in his tracks for a moment.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Benderson lands a nice elbow.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cassidy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cassidy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Benderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassidy staying out of range there.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Cassidy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Cassidy misses
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cassidy clinches with his opponent.
Benderson tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Benderson taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henson Benderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benderson tries to clinch but Cassidy is having none of it.
Cassidy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Benderson clinches up with Cassidy and pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassidy gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Cassidy managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cassidy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.
Benderson tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson has Cassidy pressed against the cage, preventing Cassidy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cassidy struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Cassidy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassidy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cassidy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassidy working hard to break the clinch.
Benderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cassidy's face.
Cassidy tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassidy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cassidy is keeping busy.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cassidy tries to break free but Benderson pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Cassidy lands a right hand.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Cassidy.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassidy.
A short body shot lands from Cassidy as the two fighters clinch.
Benderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Cassidy is blocking nicely.
Cassidy lands a nice uppercut.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassidy is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benderson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson is the new featherweight champion!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 160
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Benderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Collins moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Collins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benderson throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Benderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collins misses the body punch
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Benderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.#TD2#
Collins shoots in and bounces Benderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Benderson blocks nicely.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Benderson is retaining full guard.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Collins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benderson! #REVR#
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benderson is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins regains half guard.#T2#
Benderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Collins moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benderson defends it easily.
Benderson won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Benderson content to stall in guard here.
Benderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Benderson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Benderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Benderson defends it easily.
Benderson wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins is looking to sweep but instead, Benderson has passed into half guard.
Benderson wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins tries to roll over but Benderson keeps him under control.
Benderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henson Benderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins cracks Benderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Collins moves away from the strike by Benderson.
A countering left hand to the body from Collins misses.
Benderson swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
Benderson tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Benderson counters with a leg kick.
Benderson throws a hook but Collins blocks it.#T1#
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benderson wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Benderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henson Benderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Collins dips to his left and cracks Benderson with an uppercut!
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Collins shoots in for a double leg but Benderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Collins 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.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Benderson sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Benderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Benderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Benderson.#TD2#
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benderson trying to control but Collins postures up. #T3#
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benderson moves into full guard.
Collins controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins trying to control but Benderson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Collins advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Collins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Collins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Collins tries for a kimura but Benderson is defending well.
Benderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Benderson wants to get back to full guard.
Benderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Collins dodges the punch combination from Benderson. #CL#
Benderson clinches.
Benderson stalling.
Benderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Benderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Collins looking for a takedown.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collins avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
Collins pushes off an throws an elbow but Benderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Collins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Benderson wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benderson's head.
Benderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Benderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Benderson kicks Collins off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Benderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one. #T2#
Benderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Benderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benderson closes the distance but Collins moves to the side
and Collins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benderson thinking.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Collinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Benderson scores with a hook.
Benderson misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins looks for a takedown but Benderson sprawls well.
Benderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Benderson lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Benderson throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Collins slips a jab from Benderson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benderson. #CL#
Benderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Benderson stops a takedown attempt from Collins.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson dodges an elbow strike from Collins.
Benderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benderson pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Collins connects with a right hand. Benderson shakes it off.
Benderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Benderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Misha Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benderson is keeping the position for now.
Collins won't allow Benderson to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 156
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Costel does it's job there.
Benderson lands a right hook to the body.
Costel ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Costel feints the counter takedown.
Benderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benderson.
Benderson catches Costel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Costel misses with a hook
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Costel avoids it well.
Costel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson slips a straight right by Costel.
Costel scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Costel.
Donk. Costel catches Benderson right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Benderson instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Benderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Costel working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Benderson on the inside. #T1#
Benderson landing knees to the body.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Costel tries to land a knee to the head but Benderson blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Costel breaks from the clinch.
Benderson throws a right hand that Costel ducks under and follows up with a left that Costel also avoids with ease.
Costel tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson thuds his right hand into Costel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Costel is rocked!
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costel is still on wobbly legs! Can Benderson finish him?
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costel.
Costel seems to have recovered his senses.
Costel needs to keep his hands up - Benderson had a free shot at his head there.
Benderson pounces like a tiger and cracks Costel with a vicious hook! Costel is down but not out! Benderson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Henson Benderson!
Neculai Costel was interviewed post fight and said 'You win some, you lose some. I have to give it to Hess, he was sneakyer tonight.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 149
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Cole walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Cole throws the kick towards the body but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.#CL#
Benderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson 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.
Benderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole stalks Benderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benderson's face. Benderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Benderson scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from Cole.
Cole moves to clinch but Benderson breaks away
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it. #T1#
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cole tries to bum rush Benderson with a series of wild strikes but Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole throws a series of punches but Benderson avoids them all with ease.
Cole tries to bum rush Benderson with a series of wild strikes but Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benderson feints a jab promting Cole to slip. Benderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cole slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole unleashes a big counter combination but Benderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one. #T2#
Benderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cole tries to clinch up
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cole tries to clinch up
and Benderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Benderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cole lands an overhand right.
Benderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cole falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Benderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cole.
Benderson throws a head kick that Cole semi-blocks. #ROC#
Cole is rocked!
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole checks a low kick from Benderson.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Benderson finish him?
Benderson scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Benderson misses with a low kick.
Cole seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Benderson finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Benderson ducks down to avoid it.
Cole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole tries to clinch but Benderson is having none of it.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Benderson has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Benderson lands an elbow inside that Cole shrugs off. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benderson landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
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 Henson Benderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benderson stalling against the cage.
Cole tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benderson lands a nice elbow.
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Benderson keeps him there for the moment.
Benderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Benderson throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Benderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cole's head.
Rico Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cole slips under a jab from Benderson.
Benderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Benderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Benderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cole.
Benderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Benderson closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #KD#
Benderson drops Cole with a big knee straight up the middle! Cole is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #T2#
Benderson dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Cole throws a right hand that Benderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benderson also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Benderson finds it's target.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses.
Cole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cole scores with a head kick.
Good exchange - Benderson coming out on top.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Benderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benderson momentarily.
Cole lands with a kick to the temple. Benderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Benderson is rocked!
Cole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henson Benderson is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benderson.
A nice combination there by Cole.
Oh Benderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benderson throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benderson seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Benderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cole slips under a jab.
Cole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cole walks into a straight right hand from Benderson.
Cole throws a series of punches but Benderson moves out of range.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole misses with the combination.
Cole avoids the head kick by Benderson.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Benderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benderson with a nice cross.#CL#
Benderson rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Cole tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benderson.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
Henson Benderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.#CL#
Benderson has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cole managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Cole tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Cole pushes Benderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cole tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Benderson has him pressed against the cage.
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Benderson keeps him there for the moment.
Cole has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cole. #BC2#
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Benderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Benderson dodges the punch combination from Cole.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Donk. Benderson catches Cole right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Benderson rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but Benderson blocks with his arms.
Benderson lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Benderson has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cole.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Cole just leaning against Benderson, taking a breather. #T3#
Cole tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling him.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Cole has Benderson pressed against the cage.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole stalling in the clinch but Benderson improves position.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole is leaning against Benderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole wants to get back to striking at distance but Benderson won't allow it. #T4#
Benderson blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Benderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cole's face.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Cole has Benderson pressed against the cage.
Rico Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole stalling.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Cole tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Cole.
Well Benderson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 146
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Dignity looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Dignity works the jab nicely.
A jab from Benderson misses.
Dignity misses with a double jab
and Benderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dignity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dignity 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.
A big left from Dignity misses.
Benderson tests Dignity's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benderson misses with a hook
and Dignity counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Dignity.
Benderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dignity circles away. #CL2#
Benderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dignity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dignity is working for takedown but Benderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dignity struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
A short right from Dignity on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Benderson. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.#BC#
Dignity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dignity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Dignity. Those never looked like landing.
Dignity looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Dignity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dignity ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benderson.
The fighters circling - Dignity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dignity misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Dignity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson taking a breather.
Benderson throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Dignity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Dignity is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oh Dignity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dignity blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Dignity blocks with his arms.
Benderson dips a shoulder and cracks Dignity with a mighty uppercut! Dignity falls back against the cage and Benderson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dignity is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Benderson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Henson Benderson waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 142
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Benderson walks into a stiff left hand from Jetson.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Jetson moves out of range easily.
It looked like Jetson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Benderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jetson throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson. #TD#
Benderson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jetson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benderson to the mat. Benderson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benderson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jetson manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Jetson is trying to control the action in half guard but Benderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Jetson is working for a submission of some sort.
Benderson tries to get to full guard but Jetson has control of the leg. #T1#
Benderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jetson wants to pass the guard but Benderson is defending well. #SUB#
Jetson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jetson is thwarting Benderson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jetson wants to work for an arm triangle but Benderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benderson keeping hold of Jetson's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Jetson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benderson looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Jetson wants to work for an arm triangle but Benderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jetson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benderson sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Benderson manages to get to full guard.
Benderson keeping moving, preventing Jetson from controlling successfully.
Jetson tries to free his leg and advance position but Benderson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benderson misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Jetson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jetson throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson cracks Jetson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jetson.#T4#
Benderson throws a right hand that misses
and Jetson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benderson's knee momentarily.
Benderson cracks a nice hook into Jetson's ribs.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Benderson throws a jab when Jetson was well out of range.
Jetson tried to counter with a leg kick but Benderson avoided it.
Good leg kick by Jetson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jetson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jetson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson checks a leg kick.
Jetson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jetson misses with a hook #CL2#
and Benderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benderson.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Jetson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jetson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riff Jetson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jetson swats away the attempt to clinch by Benderson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jetson.
Jetson misses with a leg kick.
Benderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jetson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benderson misses with a hook
and Jetson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jetson lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jetson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Jetson.
Benderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jetson throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jetson.#T1#
Jetson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Jetson misses with a looping left.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jetson.
Jetson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jetson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jetson throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Benderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jetson cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Jetson scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riff Jetson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jetson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jetson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benderson.
Jetson lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Jetson as he connects with a hook.
Jetson dips to his left and cracks Benderson with an uppercut!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jetson lands with a cross.
Jetson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jetson throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Benderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jetson looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Benderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Jetson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jetson.
Jetson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jetson keeps the fight on the outside.
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Benderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Jetson.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Jetson scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jetson.
Jetson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Jetson misses with an uppercut.
Jetson misses with an uppercut
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jetson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jetson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Jetson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.#TD#
Jetson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benderson is looking to get back to is feet but Jetson passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Jetson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Jetson tries for a kimura but Benderson is defending well. #T4#
Benderson regains half guard.#SUB#
Jetson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Jetson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riff Jetson 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Jetson.
Jetson throws a looping overhand right but Benderson ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Jetson misses the body punch #CL2#
and Benderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jetson can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Jetson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benderson 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.
Jetson cracks Benderson with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jetson in his tracks.
Benderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Jetson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jetson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson tries to clinch but Jetson is having none of it.
Jetson tries to counter with a takedown but Benderson is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Jetson misses with a looping right.
Jetson throws a big shot that misses.
Jetson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Benderson lands.
Jetson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jetson misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jetson ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
A punch combination from Jetson misses.
Jetson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jetson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benderson sprawls and moves away.
Jetson drops his hands momentarily and Benderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Jetson.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jetson ducks right into an uppercut from Benderson. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Jetson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Jetson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jetson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jetson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benderson keeping full guard, as Jetson tries to pass.
Jetson pushes down on Benderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Jetson is looking to advance position but Benderson won't allow it.
Benderson is looking to control Jetson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benderson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jetson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Benderson defend it? Jetson steps over the head and cranks it - Benderson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jetson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Riff Jetson!
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 137
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Benderson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - I Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I Can tries to bum rush Benderson with a series of wild strikes but Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
The fighters circling - I Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
I Can misses with a combination
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Benderson.
I Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Benderson has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
I Can blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing I Can up against the cage.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but I Can blocks with his arms.
I Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
I Can fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning I Can up against the cage.
I was talking to Benderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
I Can takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but I Can has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I Can goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benderson prevents it.
Benderson with a knee to the head. #T3#
I Can lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benderson is stalling here.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Benderson just leaning against I Can, taking a breather.
I Can is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.#TD2#
I Can manages to pull guard.
I Can tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Benderson is stalling in the full guard.
I Can working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benderson.
I Can wants to sweep but no luck.
I Can working a defensive guard here.
I Can being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
I Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson throws a head kick that I Can semi-blocks.
Benderson lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. I Can catches Benderson right on the button with a cross.
Benderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Benderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Benderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson blocks a jab.
I Can throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from I Can misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I Can misses with an uppercut
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from I Can.
Benderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and I Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Benderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
I Can missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
I Can feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Benderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing I Can up against the cage.
I Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Benderson taking a breather.#T2#
I Can tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but I Can has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I Can is trying to drag Benderson to the mat but Benderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
I Can pulls guard successfully.
I Can avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benderson controlling from the top position. #T3#
Benderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
I Can looking for a sweep. Not yet I Can, not yet.
Benderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. I Can is keeping the position for now.
Benderson is pushing down on I Can's leg trying to pass to half guard. I Can is fighting to maintain full guard but Benderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Can can do to turn this around?
I Can is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I Can is looking to control Benderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can I Can avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benderson content to control rather than advance.
I Can is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Benderson jumps into side control!
I Can is trying to escape the position but Benderson is controlling the position.
I Can is looking for a sweep.
Benderson happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Benderson scores with a nice head shot.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I Can has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from I Can.
As I Can looks to move away, Benderson throws a big counter combo but I Can just gets out of the way.
Benderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from I Can.
I Can walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
I Can looks to land a right hand but Benderson moved out of range.
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from I Can.
Benderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but I Can sprawls and moves away.
I Can scores with a jab to the head.
Benderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I Can displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
I Can misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of I Can's head but I Can sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from I Can misses.
Benderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
I Can throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Benderson misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and I Can releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but I Can is out of range.
I Can swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
I Can misses the jab.
Benderson sizes up I Can with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from I Can misses its intended target.
I Can throws a looping overhand right but Benderson ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson scores with the left hand. I Can knows he should have avoided that one.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Benderson clinches up with I Can and pushes him back against the cage.
I Can working aggressively here.
I Can blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Because I Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Benderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
I Can misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but I Can is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from I Can fails to land.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but I Can avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
I Can avoiding damage as Benderson throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from I Can fails to land.
I Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I Can takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson stalling the fight.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but I Can blocks it.
I Can takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Benderson tries a knee to the head but I Can blocks it.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
I Can blocks a body shot from Benderson.
I Can blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I Can lands a shot to the body.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning I Can up against the cage.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benderson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Henson Benderson waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Because I Can was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2017

#R1#
Benderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benderson moves out of range as Kapaldi strikes.
Kapaldi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kapaldi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Kapaldi saw that one coming.
And Kapaldi counters with a quick kick to the body but Benderson blocks it.
Kapaldi digs a good hook to Benderson's body.
Kapaldi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Benderson clinches.
Kapaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kapaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kapaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Benderson tries to stall but Kapaldi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Kapaldi blocks it.
Kapaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kapaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kapaldi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kapaldi tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Kapaldi back against the cage.
Kapaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kapaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson is stalling here.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kapaldi pushes Benderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kapaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kapaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Kapaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Kapaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benderson.#T2#
Kapaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapaldi tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Kapaldi lands a body punch.
Kapaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kapaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with a body punch.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Benderson is looking to control Kapaldi's arms but Kapaldi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Benderson trying to control the position but instead, Kapaldi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benderson into the cage.
Benderson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kapaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson looking to stall.
Benderson slows down the pace here. #T3#
Kapaldi tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Kapaldi back against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson looking to stall.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kapaldi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kapaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Benderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benderson has Kapaldi pushed against the cage.
Kapaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Kapaldi lands with a left to the head.
Kapaldi scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Kapaldi blocks it.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kapaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Kapaldi cracks Benderson with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi misses with the head strike.
Kapaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Kapaldi is blocking nicely.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapaldi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kapaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kapaldi.
Benderson tries for a takedown but Kapaldi manages to get underhooks.
Kapaldi gets through Benderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that round.
That's time! Kapaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kapaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson walks into a left hand.
Benderson looks to clinch
and Kapaldi counters with a three punch combo that has Benderson backing up. Benderson nods at Kapaldi to acknowledge the strikes.
Kapaldi misses the jab.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Kapaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pedro Kapaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kapaldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kapaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Kapaldi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson avoids a kick to the body.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Kapaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Kapaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kapaldi misses the shot 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!
A head kick misses from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi walks into a straight right hand from Benderson.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Kapaldi moves away from the strike by Benderson. #T1#
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Kapaldi motions for Benderson to come forward. Kapaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benderson takes a step back to recover.
Kapaldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Benderson.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kapaldi. That's going to slow Benderson down.
Kapaldi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Kapaldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kapaldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Benderson 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Benderson throws a head kick that misses.
Kapaldi throws a low kick, looking for Benderson's leg but Benderson calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benderson on the side of the head.
Kapaldi ducks right into an uppercut from Benderson.
Kapaldi punishes Benderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kapaldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Benderson.
Benderson checks a leg kick.
Benderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapaldi.
Benderson is looking for the big counter here.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapaldi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kapaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kapaldi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Benderson.
Kapaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapaldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benderson on the side of the head.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kapaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Benderson lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi throws the left hand but Benderson avoids the punch easily.
Benderson tries to clinch but Kapaldi is having none of it.
Kapaldi loads up on a big right hand but Benderson slips the punch.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benderson's head.
Kapaldi misses with the body kick
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
Benderson scores with a leg kick.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kapaldi, right into the meat.
Kapaldi misses with a left hand
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kapaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Kapaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi. #T4#
A shot to the body from Benderson misses
enabling Kapaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Kapaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kapaldi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kapaldi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benderson scrambles back to his feet.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benderson's sensitive parts.
A big left from Kapaldi misses.
Benderson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot
and Benderson counters with a good low kick that Kapaldi was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson misses with a head kick.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kapaldi connects with a body shot that sends Benderson's belly button to the back.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Kapaldi slips the punch.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kapaldi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Benderson cracks Kapaldi with a good jab.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Benderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kapaldi slips under a jab.
That kick from Kapaldi tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kapaldi counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Benderson should have avoided that one.
Crunch! Kapaldi slams his shin into Benderson's torso.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Kapaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Kapaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benderson tries to clinch up but Kapaldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kapaldi tried to counter with a leg kick but Benderson avoided it.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kapaldi slips under a jab.
Kapaldi missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kapaldi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kapaldi in his tracks.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kapaldi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benderson slips under a jab from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Benderson drives through and clinches with Kapaldi against the cage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson taking a breather.
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!
Kapaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kapaldi fails to land.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kapaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kapaldi tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kapaldi up against the cage.
Kapaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Kapaldi tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Kapaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Kapaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Kapaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kapaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kapaldi fails to land.
Kapaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Kapaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bendersons head.
Benderson stalling the fight.
Kapaldi tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Kapaldi back against the cage.
A short right from Kapaldi on the inside.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kapaldi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kapaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Kapaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Kapaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benderson.
Kapaldi misses with the head strike.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kapaldi blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kapaldi pushes Benderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pedro Kapaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Kapaldi.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kapaldi blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kapaldi avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Kapaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kapaldi 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Kapaldi!
Pedro Kapaldi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

Event: POWER 72
Date: Mar 30, 2017

#R1#
Benderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benderson throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Festation counters with a body kick.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Benderson cracks Festation with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benderson throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benderson.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson stalling against the cage.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Festation 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.#T1#
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson takes a shot to the head.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Festation pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Festation has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Festation.
Festation stalling.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Benderson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benderson lands a knee to the head.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
Benderson wants to stall.
Festation has had enough of the clinch but Benderson keeps him there for the moment.
Festation is trying to push Benderson away but Benderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation misses with a body punch. #T3#
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benderson throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Festation misses with the body kick
and Festation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Festation defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson scores with a hook.#CL#
Festation gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson. #BC2#
Festation manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Festation slams his shin into Benderson's torso.
Festation motions for Benderson to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Festation feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Benderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Festation pushes Benderson away with a front kick.
Festation swings widly with a right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Festation!
Benderson misses with a wild combination.
Benderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benderson. That did some damage!
Festation takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Festation swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Benderson's side.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Benderson misses.
Benderson scores with a punch to the head.
Benderson misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Benderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation misses with the body kick
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Festation.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Festation checks a leg kick.
Festation misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Benderson pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Benderson stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Festation as Benderson tries to tie him up.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Festation avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Festation manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Festation on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Festation scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Festation.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson blocks a leg kick.
Festation takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Benderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Benderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Festation looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Benderson down.
Benderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Festation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Festation throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Benderson throws a big counter combination but Festation scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Festation connects with a solid leg kick.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Festation.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Benderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation moves out of range as Benderson strikes.#T4#
Festation throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Festation.
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
Benderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benderson blocks a head kick by Festation.
Benderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benderson scores with the left hand. Festation knows he should have avoided that one.
Benderson throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Festation misses with the combination.
Benderson is looking for a counter combo.
Benderson dodges the punch combination from Festation.
That kick from Festation tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Benderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Festation appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Festation feints and then cracks Benderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benderson down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat.
Benderson wants to slow Festation down by chopping away at his legs.
Festation misses with a body kick.#CL#
Benderson has Festation up against the cage in a clinch.
Benderson stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation letting Benderson take a breather here.
Benderson trying to stall but Festation improves his position. #T1#
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Festation is defending well.
Festation working hard to break the clinch.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Festation wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benderson has him pressed against the cage.
Benderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Festation tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benderson.
Benderson taking a breather.
Benderson tries to stall but Festation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Benderson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson stalls. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Festation tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses.
Festation looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Festation lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Festation explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Festation wants to land a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benderson's sensitive parts.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Festation.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation 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 Benderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Festation throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Festation.
Festation throws a head kick that Benderson semi-blocks.
Festation lands with a straight right. Benderson didn't see that one coming.
Festation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Festation. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Festation.
Benderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Festation lands with a kick to the temple. Benderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation connects with a body shot.
Festation is looking to land body kicks.
Benderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Festation is out of range and Benderson settles back down.
Benderson avoids a kick to the body.
Festation moves forwards but Benderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Festation moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
A head kick by Festation misses
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Festation connects with a solid leg kick.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Festation 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.

Event: POWERS 69
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Benderson throws a hook but Pouko avoids it easily.
Pouko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Pouko is avoiding it.
Pouko stalks Benderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benderson's face. Benderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Pouko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from Pouko.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Pouko looks to land a combination but Benderson avoids it well.
Pouko misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Benderson forces Pouko back against the cage and clinches.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pouko.
A shot in the inside from Pouko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pouko letting Benderson take a breather here.
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Pouko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pouko lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Pouko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Benderson is trying to keep an underhook but Pouko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Benderson trying to hold on to Pouko's head to control him but Pouko postures up.
Pouko controlling the action here.
Benderson is staying active underneath Pouko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pouko slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Benderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Pouko is taking a breather. Benderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pouko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pouko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Benderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pouko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benderson is looking to get to half guard.
Benderson tries to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Pouko trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pouko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko is trying to control the action in half guard but Benderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pouko wants to free his trapped foot but Benderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Touko Pouko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pouko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pouko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Pouko scores with a four punch combination!
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Pouko moved out of range.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Pouko lands a jab to the head.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pouko back to the cage. Benderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Benderson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pouko ducks right into an uppercut from Benderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pouko checks a leg kick.
Benderson misses with a hook. Pouko ducked under it nicely.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pouko.
Pouko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pouko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pouko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pouko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Pouko.
Pouko misses with a double jab.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Touko Pouko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pouko throws a lazy uppercut
and Pouko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pouko moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pouko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pouko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pouko throws a right and a left that Benderson avoids nicely.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pouko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Pouko throws a right hand that Benderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benderson also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Pouko closes the distance and clinches.
Benderson throws a head punch that misses.
Pouko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pouko.
Pouko misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pouko misses with a punch on the inside.
Pouko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow. #T3#
Pouko tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pouko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Pouko improves position.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Pouko blocks with his arms.
Pouko tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Pouko back against the cage.
A short left from Pouko.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Pouko blocks with his arms.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pouko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benderson trying to control the position but instead, Pouko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benderson into the cage.
Benderson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T4#
Pouko lands a nice shot to the body.
Touko Pouko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pouko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pouko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Pouko.
Pouko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pouko lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pouko stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Touko Pouko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pouko scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pouko lands with a nice combination. Benderson backs away looking to recover.
Pouko throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Pouko lands a head shot.
Pouko cracks a nice hook into Benderson's ribs.#CL#
Pouko gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Pouko.
Benderson tries to stall but Pouko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pouko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Pouko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Pouko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Pouko as the two fighters clinch.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Pouko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benderson lands an elbow inside that Pouko shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Pouko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Benderson kicks Pouko off and gets to his feet.
Benderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pouko.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Pouko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pouko misses with the combination.
Pouko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Pouko looks to land a combination but Benderson avoids it well.
Pouko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pouko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benderson swinging wildly here.
Pouko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Benderson lands the left hand.
Pouko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pouko fails to land with a series of punches.
Benderson misses with the combination.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice cross by Pouko.
Pouko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko feints a jab promting Benderson to slip. Pouko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pouko on the side of the head.#T4#
Pouko slips under a jab.
Pouko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pouko.
Benderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Benderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pouko misses with an uppercut
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pouko scores with a shot to the body.
Benderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pouko.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Touko Pouko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Pouko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benderson has time to react.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Touko Pouko.
Well Pouko 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Pouko!
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

Event: POWERS 67
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Pouko scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Pouko - just one landing.
Pouko throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Pouko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pouko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Pouko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pouko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Pouko dodges the punch combination from Benderson. #TD2#
Pouko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Benderson wants to control but Pouko postures up.#SUB2#
Pouko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pouko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benderson is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Pouko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Benderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Benderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pouko taking a breather here.
Benderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pouko trying to control the position but Benderson is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Benderson is working to get back to half guard.
Benderson wants to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Benderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pouko content just to control the position here.
Pouko wants to control the pace but Benderson is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Benderson tries to control Pouko's head but Pouko pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Benderson is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Touko Pouko!
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: POWERS 64
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Dub throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dub circles away quickly and effectively.
Dub goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sloppy strikes from Dub. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Benderson lands.
Dub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dub throws a right and a left that Benderson avoids nicely.
Benderson misses with a head kick.
Dub misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dub - the referee stops the clock and Benderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dub. Benderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Benderson feints and then cracks Dub's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dub down.
Dub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dub.
A leg kick checked by Benderson.
Benderson swings widly with a right hand
and Dub counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Dub looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dub scores with a three punch combo!
Benderson thuds his right hand into Dub's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Dub throws the kick towards the body but Benderson avoids it.
Dub slips under a jab.
Dub throws a chopping leg kick but Benderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Dub throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.#CL#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Benderson is stalling here.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dub wants to break free but Benderson has control.
Dub taking a breather.
Benderson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Dub is trying to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling him.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dub is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benderson throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Dub is looking to break free of the clinch but Benderson has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson stalling.
Benderson blocks the elbow strike.
Benderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Benderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Dub blocks it. #BC2#
Dub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dub.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Dub keeps it at a distance.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benderson throws a counter high kick but Dub was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Donk. Benderson catches Dub right on the button with a cross.
Dub rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Benderson closes the distance and clinches.
Dub is looking to break free of the clinch but Benderson has double underhooks.
Dub wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dub wants to stall.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Dub is blocking nicely.
Benderson prevents Dub from breaking the clinch.
Dub is trying to break the clinch but Benderson has him pressed against the cage.
Dub blocks an elbow strike.
Benderson stalling the fight.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dub tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benderson misses with a few strikes there.
Dub swinging wildly here.
Benderson misses the shot to the body.
Dub is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left and a right from Dub both land. Nice combination.
Benderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dub moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Nikki Dub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dub.
Dub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dub.
Dub throws a nice looking combination but Benderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikki Dub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Benderson moves out of range as Dub throws a body kick.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dub throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Benderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dub lands a head kick! #T1#
Benderson is looking to clinch.
Dub throws the kick towards the body but Benderson avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Dub.
Dub fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dub rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dub avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Dub misses with a double jab #CL#
and Benderson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dub breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dub looks to land a body kick but Benderson moved away.
Dub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dub scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a hook but Dub avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Dub does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dub thinks about the counter body kick.
Dub bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benderson's head.#T2#
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dub with a nice cross.#CL#
Benderson rushes Dub and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dub goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dub has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dub blocks an elbow strike from Benderson.
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
Dub goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dub swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dub lands a body punch.
Benderson is pushing Dub up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benderson slowing the pace effectively.
Benderson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dub has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dub can turn it around.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Dub takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Dub breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dub swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
As Dub tries to get set, Benderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Dub manages to avoid the attempt.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Dub is out of range. #T4#
A combination from Dub does no damage.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Dub throws a chopping leg kick but Benderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Dub manages to avoid it.
Benderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benderson lands a high kick!
Benderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dub cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dub works Benderson's body with a nice hook.
Dub misses with a body kick.
Dub looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dub throws a combination. Benderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dub gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dub will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dub avoids the head kick by Benderson.
Dub thuds a left hand into Benderson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikki Dub showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Benderson moves into range and clinches up with Dub.
A frustrated look appears on Dub's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dub avoids a wild elbow strike from Benderson.
Dub is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dub backwards. #BC2#
Dub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dub looks to land a combination but Benderson avoids it well.
Dub misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dub throws a right hand that Benderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benderson also avoids with ease.
Dub ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Dub scores with a head kick.
Dub throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dub off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Benderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dub takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Dub is rocked!
Dub is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Benderson there.
Dub is still on wobbly legs! Can Benderson finish him?
Dub looks up at the clock. Bad move! Benderson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dub. Benderson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: POWERS 63
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1##TD#
Huchkov shoots in and bounces Benderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benderson pulls Huchkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Huchkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huchkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benderson's guard.#SUB#
Huchkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benderson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Huchkov has his foot on Benderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Benderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Benderson stands up and waves to Huchkov to follow him.
Huchkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huchkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huchkov ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Huchkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benderson's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Benderson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Huchkov tries to break free but Benderson pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Huchkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Benderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Huchkov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Benderson is defending well though. Huchkov let's go of the attempt for now.
Huchkov throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Huchkov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Benderson is having to fend off submission attempts from Huchkov, who is looking to sink in the choke. Huchkov doesn't have the hooks in though and Benderson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Benderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
Benderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benderson controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Benderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Huchkov jabs Benderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Huchkov avoids it well. #CL2#
Benderson clinches.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Huchkov.
Huchkov looking for a takedown. #T3#
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huchkov goes for a takedown attempt but Benderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Huchkov slips a jab from Benderson.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown but Benderson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matel Huchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Huchkov.
Huchkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Huchkov darts in looking for a takedown but Benderson gets double underhooks and turns Huchkov into the cage.
Huchkov walks into a left hand.
Benderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Huchkov under the eye.
Benderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Huchkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Benderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benderson misses with a body shot.
Benderson 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!#CL2#
Benderson clinches up with Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Huchkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huchkov, as that shot connected.
Benderson misses with a shot to the body
and Huchkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benderson thinking.
Benderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Huchkov is avoiding it.
Huchkov cracks Benderson with an open hand slap.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
That's time! Huchkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Huchkov slips under a jab from Benderson.
Huchkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Huchkov is looking to counter punch.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benderson. That's going to slow Huchkov down.
Benderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Huchkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Huchkov has closed the distance and engaged Benderson in a clinch.
Huchkov wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Benderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matel Huchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benderson. #CUT2#
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.#BC#
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Benderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Huchkov is out of range.
Huchkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benderson circles away.#T1#
Benderson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Huchkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Benderson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huchkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huchkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benderson. #TD#
Huchkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Henson Benderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Huchkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huchkov.
Benderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huchkov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Huchkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huchkov wants to pass the guard but Benderson is defending well. #SUB#
Huchkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huchkov. #SUB#
Huchkov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Huchkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Benderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Huchkov is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Benderson is positioning himself well to prevent Huchkov advancing to mount.
Huchkov prevents Benderson from improving his position.
Benderson trying to hold on to Huchkov's head to control him but Huchkov postures up. #SUB#
Benderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Huchkov. #SUB#
Huchkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benderson is just riding it out for now. Huchkov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Huchkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benderson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benderson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Huchkov is working for a kimura but Benderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Benderson trying to control from the bottom.
Benderson controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Matel Huchkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Benderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov slips a straight right by Benderson.
Huchkov dives in and grabs Benderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benderson pushes down on Huchkov's head and hops out.
Huchkov misses with a takedown attempt - Benderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huchkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Huchkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Benderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huchkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matel Huchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Benderson as Huchkov shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huchkov's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Huchkov.
Huchkov tries to move into range but Benderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Huchkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1##CL#
Huchkov forces Benderson back against the cage and clinches.
Huchkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Benderson on the inside.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Huchkov blocks it.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Huchkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike.
Huchkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huchkov is defending well for now.
Huchkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benderson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Benderson lands with a kick to the temple. Huchkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benderson scores with a nice strike.
Benderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Huchkov checks a leg kick.
Huchkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benderson defends it nicely.
Benderson tries to clinch up but Huchkov circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huchkov.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Jab from Benderson.
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches up with Benderson, looking for a takedown. Huchkov pushes Benderson against the cage but Benderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huchkov tries for a takedown but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benderson lands a right hook to the body.
Benderson tries to clinch but Huchkov moves out of range.
Benderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huchkov.
Benderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Huchkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huchkov is in Benderson's guard.#SUB#
Huchkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benderson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Benderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Huchkov, up you get! #T4#
Benderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Huchkov slips the punch.
Huchkov shoots in for a double leg but Benderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benderson tries a low kick but Huchkov avoids it.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson throws a nice head kick!
Huchkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benderson defends well and Huchkov ends up having to push Benderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Huchkov misses the target.
Benderson feints and then cracks Huchkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huchkov down.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huchkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huchkov's head backwards.
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benderson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$), into his post fight interview.

Event: POWERS 62
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Benderson. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuyoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benderson avoids a kick to the body.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benderson connects with a right hand. Tsuyoshi shakes it off.
Tsuyoshi missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by Benderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Benderson moves in looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi pushes him off.#CL#
Benderson rushes Tsuyoshi and presses him up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi being controlled against the cage.
Benderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knees to the body from Tsuyoshi. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Benderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson taking a breather. #T2#
Tsuyoshi is leaning against Benderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Benderson is looking to control Tsuyoshi's arms but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Tsuyoshi stalling against the cage.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Benderson lands an elbow inside.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Benderson is trying to stall. #T4#
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Tsuyoshi working Benderson over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Benderson tries to clinch there but Tsuyoshi circles away.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Tsuyoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benderson tests Tsuyoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab to the nose.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Benderson misses its target.
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Tsuyoshi tries to get set, Benderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Benderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoshi moves in looking to clinch but Benderson pushes him off.
Jab from Benderson.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi misses with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi pushes Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
Tsuyoshi avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage. #T2#
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Tsuyoshi blocks an elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson connects 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!
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benderson.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benderson is keeping busy.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuyoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson throws an elbow that misses.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson blocks an elbow strike.
Benderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson lands with a light punch inside.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson stalling the fight.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsuyoshi can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi cracks Benderson with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Benderson closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuyoshi digs a right hand into Benderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benderson's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Tsuyoshi improves position.
Tsuyoshi digs a right hand underneath Benderson's ribcage. Benderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tsuyoshi obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tsuyoshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Benderson.
Benderson tries to stall but Tsuyoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi working Benderson over with knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsuyoshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tsuyoshi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benderson throws an elbow but misses.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuyoshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsuyoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuyoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tsuyoshi. #T3#
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson trying to control the position but instead, Tsuyoshi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benderson into the cage.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benderson wants to stall. #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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henson Benderson.
Tsuyoshi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benderson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benderson, as that shot connected.
Tsuyoshi scores with a shot to the body.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Benderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi tests Benderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuyoshi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Benderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping left.
Tsuyoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Tsuyoshi feints a counter leg kick.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Tsuyoshi slams his shin into Benderson's torso.
Tsuyoshi throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsuyoshi, right into the meat.
Benderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Benderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Tsuyoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benderson throws a nice head kick!
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses
letting Benderson counter with a 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!
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi. #T1#
Benderson with a nice cross.
Benderson checks a low kick from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Tsuyoshi connects with a solid leg kick.
Benderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Benderson lands.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benderson shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good takedown defense.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi clinches.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuyoshi works on Benderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuyoshi.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson lands an elbow that stopped Tsuyoshi in his tracks for a moment.
Tsuyoshi working Benderson over with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi gets through Benderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsuyoshi's brow.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Benderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuyoshi momentarily.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuyoshi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi misses with a low kick as Benderson jumps back.#T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tsuyoshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A lazy left from Benderson finds it's target.
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson wants to clinch up but Tsuyoshi keeps it at a distance.
Benderson connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Benderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuyoshi throws out the jab.
Tsuyoshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Benderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuyoshi throws out the jab.
Benderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsuyoshi connects with a leg kick. Benderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left and a right from Benderson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi lunges at Benderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benderson's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsuyoshi tried to score with a low kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Benderson should have avoided that one.
Tsuyoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuyoshi's head.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that misses
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benderson looks to land a body kick but Tsuyoshi moved away.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range. #T3#
A cross from Benderson lands.
Tsuyoshi lands with a good body shot.
Benderson slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benderson cracks Tsuyoshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsuyoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuyoshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benderson tries to clinch there but Tsuyoshi circles away. #T4#
Benderson scores with a nice right hand.
Tsuyoshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benderson defending well as Tsuyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuyoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Benderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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 Henson Benderson.
Well Tsuyoshi 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is the new bantamweight champion!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: PFC 52
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Ciz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ciz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benderson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Ciz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benderson won't be happy with that.
Ciz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Benderson wants to control but Ciz postures up.
Benderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Benderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Benderson is not content to let Ciz control the position.
Benderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ciz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ciz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benderson wants to improve his position but Ciz is controlling well. #T1#
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. Ciz connects with a nice short shot to Benderson's temple.
Benderson trying to control but Ciz postures up.
Ciz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ciz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benderson is just riding it out for now. Ciz eventually gives up the hold.
Benderson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ciz wants to control from the top but Benderson keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Benderson lands.
Benderson avoids a kick to the body.
Ciz throws a front kick aimed at Benderson's knee but Benderson avoids it well.
Ciz misses with a wild body shot.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ciz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ciz is looking to land body kicks.
Ciz misses with a leg kick
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ciz misses with a kick to the body.
Ciz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ciz or perhaps it was just good defense by Benderson, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Ciz.
Benderson leaves Ciz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Ciz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ciz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ciz misses with a head kick.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Ciz's shoulder, as Ciz tries to avoid the shot.
Ciz looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Ciz is out of range.
Ciz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benderson sprawls and moves away.
Benderson throws a jab when Ciz was well out of range.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Ciz moves out of range easily.
Ciz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benderson sprawls and moves away.
Benderson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ciz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benderson's guard.#ES2#
Benderson wriggles free and stands up.
Benderson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Ciz moves away and avoids it.
Ciz feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Benderson rushes Ciz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ciz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ciz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
That's time! Ciz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Ciz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ciz throws a body kick that misses
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ciz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ciz blocks a head kick by Benderson.
A jab from Ciz finds it's way through Benderson's defenses.
Ciz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benderson works Ciz's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciz at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz is looking to score with low kicks.
Ciz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ciz somewhat.#T1#
Benderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Ciz saw that one coming.
Benderson is looking to clinch.
Ciz shoots in but Benderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Benderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ciz is trying to pull guard but Benderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ciz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciz blocks it with crossed arms.
Ciz is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
Ciz wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ciz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson has Ciz pressed against the cage.
Benderson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Ciz blocks it.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Benderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciz tries to pull guard but Benderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ciz drops back down to his feet.
Benderson has Ciz pushed against the cage.
Ciz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ciz tries to score a body lock takedown but Benderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Benderson effectively controlling the action here.
Benderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Benderson is trying to pull guard but Ciz has him pressed against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Ciz blocks with his arms.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciz blocks it with crossed arms.
Ciz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benderson smiles and moves away.
Ciz moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciz throws a looping overhand right but Benderson ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson misses with a body punch
and Ciz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ciz tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ciz has managed to clinch.
Ciz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benderson working Ciz over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.
Ciz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Benderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Ciz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciz ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Ciz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Benderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciz at a distance.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Ciz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benderson sprawls and moves away.
Ciz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson avoids the head kick by Ciz. #TD#
Ciz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Benderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Benderson is staying active underneath Ciz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benderson is looking to control Ciz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benderson avoid being mounted?
Benderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Ciz is working for a submission of some sort.
Benderson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ciz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benderson is just riding it out for now. Ciz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Benderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciz. #T3#
Ciz is looking to stall here but Benderson recovers full guard.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ciz has passed into side control.
Benderson tries to buck Ciz off but Ciz is having none of it.#T4#
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.
Ciz trying to control the action but Benderson is working from the bottom.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Benderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benderson is looking to regain half guard here but Ciz keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benderson is not content to let Ciz control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benderson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
A very excited looking Henson Benderson 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: Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Benderson is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.#CL#
Benderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Winston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Benderson. #BC2#
Winston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Benderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Benderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Winston misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Benderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the cage.
Winston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benderson misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Winston blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Winston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benderson prevents it.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Winston.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Winston has Benderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Winston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Winston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Winston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benderson prevents it.
Winston wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benderson as Winston tries to tie him up.
Winston wants to break free but Benderson has control.
Benderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winston tries to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling the position.
Winston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winston.
Nice elbow from Benderson.
Knees to the body from Benderson. #TD2#
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benderson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Benderson gets to his feet - Winston follows without any prompting.
Winston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benderson scores with a nice right hand.
Benderson cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Benderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winston's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benderson.
Winston is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson with a knee to the head.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winston. Winston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Benderson moves into range and clinches up with Winston.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Winston wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.
A knee to the head by Benderson. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benderson is defending well.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston is looking for a takedown.
Winston looks winded!
Benderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Winston blocks with his arms.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
Winston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated 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.
#R2#
Benderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Winston shoots in but no luck this time.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.#CL#
Benderson rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winston trying to control the position but instead, Benderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Winston into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Benderson moves into range and clinches up with Winston.#T1#
Benderson just leaning against Winston, taking a breather.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
Winston tries to score a body lock takedown but Benderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Winston.
Winston tries for a takedown but Benderson manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Benderson.
Winston being controlled against the cage.
Winston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winston up against the cage.
Benderson has Winston pushed against the cage.
Benderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Winston wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Winston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benderson regains guard.
Winston is breathing heavily.
Benderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Benderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Benderson controlling from the top position.
Winston wants to sweep here but Benderson controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Benderson gets to his feet. Winston looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Winston looks to land a combination. Benderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benderson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benderson cracks Winston with an open hand slap.
Winston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benderson with a hook.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson throws the kick towards the body but Winston avoids it.
Benderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston takes one on the button.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson lands the left hand.
Winston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson cracks the inside of Winston's front leg.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Benderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Winston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Benderson rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winston tries for a takedown but Benderson manages to get underhooks.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henson Benderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winston tries for a takedown but Benderson manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Benderson misses with a right hand
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Winston with a poor takedown
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Benderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Benderson throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winston scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Winston is rocked!#T1#
Winston with a poor takedown
and Benderson counters with a crisp right that sends Winston to the canvas! Benderson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: New Casino: Bri vs Romanov
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Guile.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benderson to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Benderson forces Guile back against the cage and clinches.
Benderson dodges an elbow strike from Guile.
Benderson blocks an elbow strike.
Benderson blocks an elbow strike from Guile.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guile has had enough of the clinch but Benderson keeps him there for the moment.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guile up against the cage.
Benderson avoids the elbow strike from Guile, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Guile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Benderson tries to keep at a distance but Guile has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guile with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guile pushes off an throws an elbow but Benderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guile using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson landing knees to the head. #T1#
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Benderson dodges an elbow strike from Guile.
Benderson has Guile pushed against the cage.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guile is keeping busy.
Guile looking to throw knees to the head but Benderson is blocking nicely.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guile throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henson Benderson.
Guile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Guile misses.
Guile throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Guile misses with a double jab
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anthony Guile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Guile circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Guile misses the target.
Benderson thuds his shin into the meat of Guile's side.
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!
Benderson cracks Guile with an open hand slap.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guile's head backwards.
Guile throws a head kick that misses.
Benderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Guile is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Guile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guile is still on wobbly legs! Can Benderson finish him?
Benderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses.
Guile seems to have recovered his senses.
Guile is looking to clinch.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guile momentarily.
Guile misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Benderson thuds his right hand into Guile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benderson defending well as Guile loads up on a big left hand.
Guile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benderson. Benderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Benderson scores with a jab. Guile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Guile tries to clinch up
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson throws a head kick but Guile moves out of range.
Benderson cracks Guile with a good jab.
Guile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guile tries to counter with a clinch but Benderson shakes him off and moves away.
Guile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guile throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
Guile throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Guile moves out of range easily.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Benderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Guile dodges an elbow strike from Benderson. #BC2#
Guile breaks the clinch.
A jab from Benderson does it's job there.
Benderson jabs Guile right on the nose. Guile blinks but takes it well.
Guile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guile throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guile tries to clinch there but Benderson circles away.
Guile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guile wants to clinch
and Benderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guile loads up on a big right hand but Benderson slips the punch.
Benderson thuds his right hand into Guile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benderson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guile throws a head kick that misses
and Guile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson 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.
#R2#
Benderson drops Guile with a straight right hand, right on the button! Benderson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson retains his bantamweight title!
Henson Benderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Anthony Guile spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy is just a monster, he's a true champion, I respect him I hope we will meet again in the cage'.

Event: Casino Champions
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
Dechaudarra throws out a leg kick but Benderson moves out of range and Dechaudarra only half commits.
We've been told by Benderson's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Dechaudarra closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benderson as Dechaudarra tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Benderson.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Dechaudarra blocks it.
Dechaudarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dechaudarra misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dechaudarra takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dechaudarra won't want to take too many of those.
Dechaudarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dechaudarra up against the cage.
Benderson lands an elbow inside that Dechaudarra shrugs off. #T1#
Knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson lands a knee to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dechaudarra misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Benderson.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benderson blocks a body shot from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Dechaudarra is trying to stall.
Dechaudarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson has Dechaudarra pushed against the cage.#T2#
Dechaudarra struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra has Benderson pressed against the cage.
Dechaudarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dechaudarra tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Dechaudarra back against the cage.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dechaudarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Benderson.
Benderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benderson lands an elbow that stopped Dechaudarra in his tracks for a moment.
Dechaudarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Dechaudarra blocks with his arms. #T3#
Dechaudarra tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dechaudarra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dechaudarra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson lands a nice elbow.
Dechaudarra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benderson just leaning against Dechaudarra, taking a breather.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dechaudarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benderson with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Benderson.
Dechaudarra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dechaudarra up against the cage.
Dechaudarra lands a left hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Dechaudarra fails to land.
Dechaudarra tries to stall but Benderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dechaudarra's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Benderson.
Dechaudarra misses with a body punch.
Dechaudarra throws a head punch that misses.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson avoiding damage as Dechaudarra throws knees to the body.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dechaudarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dechaudarra blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dechaudarra tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Dechaudarra back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson 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#
Nice body kick from Dechaudarra.
Dechaudarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dechaudarra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson backing away here, and Dechaudarra unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dechaudarra steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benderson.
Dechaudarra looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
Dechaudarra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dechaudarra sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Dechaudarra controlling the action here for a moment.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Benderson.
Dechaudarra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benderson slowing the pace effectively.
Dechaudarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dechaudarra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Dechaudarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Dechaudarra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dechaudarra can do to turn this around?
Dechaudarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benderson blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Benderson.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dechaudarra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Dechaudarra fails to land.
Benderson stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Benderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson staying out of range there.
Benderson moves out of range of the body kick from Dechaudarra.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Dechaudarra manages to avoid it.
Benderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dechaudarra connects with a crisp jab.
Dechaudarra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Dechaudarra moved out of range.
Dechaudarra throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dechaudarra avoids the head kick by Benderson.
Dechaudarra misses with a wild body shot.
Dechaudarra cracks Benderson with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dechaudarra throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Benderson scores with a nice head shot.
Dechaudarra misses with a straight left.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Dechaudarra moved out of range.
Dechaudarra misses with a kick to the body.
Dechaudarra fakes the leg kick and cracks Benderson in the body.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Benderson connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Dechaudarra is rocked!
Benderson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Benderson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Dechaudarra stumbles back but Benderson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Dechaudarra to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Dechaudarra will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Henson Benderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFN 5
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Benderson gets caught napping as Faber Jr. dives in and scores a takedown. Benderson manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Benderson keeping moving, preventing Faber Jr. from controlling successfully.
Benderson keeping full guard, as Faber Jr. tries to pass.
Faber Jr. is looking to pass into half guard but Benderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Benderson is in guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benderson wanted to stand there but Faber Jr. had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faber Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Faber Jr. is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Benderson continues to stall.
Faber Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benderson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Faber Jr. looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benderson passes into side control.
Faber Jr. is not content to let Benderson control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Faber Jr. tries to improve position but can't.
Faber Jr. struggling a bit here.
Faber Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Faber Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benderson. #CL#
Benderson has closed the distance and engaged Faber Jr. in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Faber Jr. tries to stall but Benderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Faber Jr. avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson stalls. #T3#
Benderson blocks a body shot from Faber Jr..
Faber Jr. is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benderson to keep the fight standing.
Faber Jr. is trying to pull guard but Benderson has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benderson.
Faber Jr. trying to stall but Benderson improves his position.
Faber Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Benderson.
Benderson is pushing Faber Jr. up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Faber Jr. is trying to pull guard but Benderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victorio Faber Jr..
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Faber Jr. letting Benderson take a breather here.#T4#
Faber Jr. takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson is pushing Faber Jr. up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Faber Jr. is blocking nicely.
Benderson avoiding damage.
Faber Jr. is looking to control Benderson's arms but Benderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faber Jr. has his back to the cage.
Benderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henson Benderson.
Benderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benderson moves out of range as Faber Jr. strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber Jr. misses the jab.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faber Jr. throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Faber Jr. will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Faber Jr. throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benderson cracks Faber Jr. with an open hand slap.#CL#
Benderson clinches.
Faber Jr. tries to pull guard but Benderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Faber Jr. is blocking nicely.
Benderson lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Faber Jr. is rocked!
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Faber Jr. is still on wobbly legs! Can Benderson finish him?
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benderson lands a nice elbow.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Faber Jr. is blocking nicely.
Benderson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Faber Jr. to his knees! Benderson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
A relieved looking Henson Benderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFN 2
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Benderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Heinonen off the cage and back into range.
Benderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heinonen shoots and misses
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heinonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heinonen misses with a body shot
and Benderson counters with a big head kick but Heinonen shrugs it off. #ROC#
Heinonen is rocked!
Benderson cracks Heinonen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Heinonen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Benderson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Heinonen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Our winner, Henson Benderson, 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Benderson lands a nice shot that snaps Apple's head back.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benderson lands a really nice looking cross but Apple seems unphased.
Apple moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benderson, as that shot connected.
Apple swinging wildly here.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Apple is rocked!
Apple throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Benderson counters with a crisp one two that drops Apple! Benderson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Apple to his feet! Apple is in big trouble!
Apple is still on wobbly legs! Can Benderson finish him?
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!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benderson.
Benderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Benderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Apple some visible discomfort.
Benderson controlling the position.
Benderson continues to stall.
Apple seems to have recovered his senses.
Benderson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Benderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benderson 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.#T2#
Apple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Apple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Apple is desperately trying to improve his position but Benderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Benderson controlling his opponent.
Benderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apple tries to hold on but Benderson postures up.
Benderson controlling the pace for now.
We've been informed that Apple has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apple is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Apple takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benderson scores with a jab.
Benderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apple. Apple circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Benderson throws a counter high kick but Apple was just alert enough to avoid it.
Apple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple takes one to the side of the head.
Apple has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Apple's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Benderson circles away.
Benderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple. #T1#
Apple on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benderson cracks Apple with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Apple tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Benderson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Apple is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
A relieved looking Henson Benderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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