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Event:
TBD#5 ASKREN vs. CARTER
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Cumberbatch with that takedown attempt.
Coon thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Coon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cumberbatch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coon keeping moving, preventing Cumberbatch from controlling successfully.
Cumberbatch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coon is looking to stand up but Cumberbatch isn't so interested in that idea.
Cumberbatch trying to control the position from guard on top but Coon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cumberbatch is standing up over Coon. Coon looks to escape but Cumberbatch dives into side control.
Cumberbatch trying to control the action but Coon is working from the bottom.
Cumberbatch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Coon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Cumberbatch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cumberbatch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coon keeps working. #T2#
Coon bucks up and tries to throw Cumberbatch off but instead Cumberbatch has got his back!#SUB#
Cumberbatch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coon is defending well though. Cumberbatch let's go of the attempt for now.
Coon trying to get back to his feet but Cumberbatch is in full control for now.
Cumberbatch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coon is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cumberbatch off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Cumberbatch is looking for the choke from the back position but Coon is controlling his hands well.
Coon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Cumberbatch is trying to control but Coon is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Cumberbatch tries to control but Coon wriggling away.
Cumberbatch misses with a head shot.
Cumberbatch thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Cumberbatch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Cumberbatch wants to finish this one by submission but Coon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cumberbatch. #T4##SUB#
Cumberbatch goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Coon turns into him and now he's in Cumberbatch's guard.
#SUB#
Cumberbatch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coon defends it easily.
Coon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cumberbatch's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cumberbatch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Cumberbatch dominated that round.
That's time! Cumberbatch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cumberbatch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coon defends well and Cumberbatch ends up having to push Coon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Cumberbatch 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.
Cumberbatch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cumberbatch 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cumberbatch wants to pass the guard but Coon is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cumberbatch slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coon is defending against the submission attempts here by Cumberbatch.
Coon is not content to let Cumberbatch control the position.#T1##SUB#
Cumberbatch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cumberbatch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coon can do to turn this around?
Coon is not content to let Cumberbatch control the position.
Cumberbatch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coon! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cumberbatch trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Cumberbatch working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Coon looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Cumberbatch! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Benedict Cumberbatch!
After winning the bout, Benedict Cumberbatch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TBD#2 SHAHEN vs. DILLON
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Cumberbatch goes for a double leg but Marchand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marchand continues to drive forward.
Marchand lands a jab to the head.
Cumberbatch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Cumberbatch 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.
Cumberbatch trying to control but Marchand is working from the bottom.
Marchand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marchand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cumberbatch defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cumberbatch postures up.
Cumberbatch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cumberbatch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marchand can't keep his opponent in guard - Cumberbatch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Marchand wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cumberbatch is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cumberbatch seems to be looking for submissions.
Marchand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cumberbatch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cumberbatch trying to control from Marchand's half guard. Marchand has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cumberbatch drops back looking for a leg! Marchand is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marchand manages to kick Cumberbatch off! Cumberbatch jumps back into Marchand's guard. #SUB2#
Marchand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Marchand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marchand looks winded!
Cumberbatch passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cumberbatch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marchand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cumberbatch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marchand keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Cumberbatch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marchand doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cumberbatch. #SUB#
Cumberbatch seems to be looking for submissions.
Cumberbatch is looking to take a break and control but Marchand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cumberbatch is thwarting Marchand's attempts to control the position.
Cumberbatch trying to control from half guard but Marchand 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.#SUB#
Cumberbatch is looking for a kimura but Marchand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cumberbatch to get the leverage.
Cumberbatch is trying to control the action in half guard but Marchand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Cumberbatch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marchand sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cumberbatch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marchand sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchand wants to improve his position but Cumberbatch is controlling well.
Marchand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cumberbatch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marchand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marchand is refusing to be controlled, as Cumberbatch sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Cumberbatch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marchand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cumberbatch.
Cumberbatch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cumberbatch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marchand.
Cumberbatch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marchand manages to circle out of the way.
Marchand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cumberbatch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cumberbatch is defended easily by Marchand.
Marchand throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cumberbatch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marchand! #SUB#
Cumberbatch is working to tighten his grip on Marchand's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Marchand has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cumberbatch is really squeezing tight and eventually Marchand passes out! Cumberbatch breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Benedict Cumberbatch!
An out of breath Benedict Cumberbatch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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