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Event:
C 2
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Luvic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Benton punching from the bottom.
Benton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Benton tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Benton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luvic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benton 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.
Benton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton is trying to keep Luvic in close.
#T1#
Luvic controlling from the top position.
Benton trying to control the position.
Benton pulls Luvic in close to prevent any damage.
Luvic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Luvic trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luvic.
Benton misses with a low kick as Luvic jumps back.
Luvic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benton misses with a two punch combination.
Benton closes the distance and clinches up with Luvic, looking for a takedown. Benton pushes Luvic against the cage but Luvic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luvic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benton avoids it really well and circles away.
Luvic moves away from the strike by Benton. #TD#
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Benton is trying to control the action in half guard but Luvic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Luvic wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
#SUB#
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Luvic is defending well.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luvic is looking to get back to is feet but Benton passes into side control.
Benton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Benton controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luvic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Benton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Luvic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luvic throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Benton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luvic won't be happy with that.
Luvic is looking to get back to his feet here but Benton is keeping cool and he's managed to take Luvic's back.
Benton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Luvic's body.
Benton throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Luvic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Benton punches the canvas rather than the man.
Benton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Luvic doesn't escape.
Benton'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.
Benton trying to control.
Ben Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight 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.
Benton is hanging on to Luvic's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Benton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Luvic right now.
Benton has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Benton looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Benton is persistently looking for the submission but Luvic is defending it well.
Benton not allowing Luvic to control his hands.
Luvic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Benton.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benton thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Luvic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Benton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Luvic prevents Benton from getting a body triangle.
Benton has the hooks in. Luvic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Luvic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Benton thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luvic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Benton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Benton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benton misses with a head kick.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luvic can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Luvic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benton on his heels. He'll look to pass Benton's guard now, I'm sure.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Luvic from controlling successfully.
Benton trying to control the position here.
Luvic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luvic tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Luvic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benton has his hands on Luvic's head, controlling the position.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Luvic throwing strikes from guard but Benton blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benton is trying to keep Luvic in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Luvic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Luvic keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Luvic working for a triangle but Benton defends it easily.
#T3#
Luvic can't keep his opponent in guard - Benton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luvic's head.
Benton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Luvic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Benton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Luvic is squirming around, avoiding Benton's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Benton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luvic tries to hold on but Benton postures up.
Santo Luvic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luvic is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Benton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Benton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.
Santana has Benton pressed against the cage, preventing Benton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benton is defending well for now.
Benton tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Benton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Benton manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Benton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benton throws an elbow but Santana slips to the side and avoids it well.
Benton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santana sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Santana looks to move to half guard but instead Benton has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Benton wants to finish this one by submission but Santana is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Benton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Benton controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Santana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benton on the ground.
Santana wants to hold on but Benton pushes him away.
Santana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Benton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Santana because Benton loaded up on that one.
Benton thowing shots but they're missing.
Benton tries to control but Santana wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Benton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Benton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Benton looking to ground and pound but Santana is blocking nicely.
Benton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santana tries to hold on but Benton postures up.
Benton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Benton tries to stand up but Santana had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Benton keeping hold of Santana's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Santana seems content to control.#T3#
Santana stops Benton from getting back to his feet.
Benton is trying to maintain the position but Santana is very close to passing his half guard.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Santana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benton trying to control from the bottom.
Santana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benton tries to kick Santana off but Santana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benton is doing well to control the position and prevent Santana from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Santana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Santana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Santana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benton's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Benton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Benton 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.
Benton forces his way into half guard.
Santana is not content to let Benton control the position.
Santana is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benton is trying to control the action in half guard but Santana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benton in particular looking to stall.
Santana trying to hold on to Benton's head to control him but Benton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Benton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Santana is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Benton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santana quickly recovers to half guard.
Benton wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
Santana is pressing down on Benton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benton advances position into side control!#T2#
Benton trying to control the position but Santana is working away.
Ben Benton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santana can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Benton crashes against the mat.
Benton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santana keeps working.
Santana wants to control but Benton postures up.
Santana throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Benton wants to stand but Santana has his arm trapped.
Benton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santana keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Benton is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Santana is trying to escape and Benton transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Santana is forced to tap! Nice work there by Benton! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Benton!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 843 Round 4
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Benton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lugo but Lugo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lugo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Benton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lugo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benton.
Some wild striking there from Lugo.
Lugo misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Benton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benton leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Lugo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Ben Benton has been cut.
Lugo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benton circles away quickly and effectively.
Benton looks for the body kick but Lugo saw that one coming. #T1#
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown. Lugo tries to sprawl out of it but Benton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lugo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lugo misses the target.
Dizzy Lugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Benton.
Lugo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benton wants to counter the offense by Lugo and move into the clinch position.
Lugo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lugo throws a right and a left that Benton avoids nicely.
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lugo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benton takes one on the button.
Lugo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benton.
Lugo misses with the combination.
Benton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lugo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton. #T2#
No joy there for Lugo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benton blocks a head kick by Lugo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Benton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lugo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benton tries for a takedown but Lugo circles away easily
and Lugo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Benton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Benton avoids the head kick by Lugo.
Dizzy Lugo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton checks a low kick from Lugo.
Benton shoots in and drives through. Lugo sprawls well.
Crunch! Lugo slams his shin into Benton's torso.
Lugo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lugo is breathing heavily.
Lugo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lugo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Benton closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Benton keeps control of Lugo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lugo up against the cage.
Benton wants to break free but Lugo has control.
Benton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lugo walks away with a smile on his face. Benton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lugo throws a head kick but Benton moves out of range.
Benton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton tries to clinch there but Lugo circles away.
Benton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lugo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lugo looks to land a combination but Benton avoids it well.
Lugo throws a series of punches but Benton moves out of range.
Benton is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Lugo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton.
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lugo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benton.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lugo prevents the takedown attempt.
Benton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lugo smiles and moves away.
Lugo lands a head kick. Benton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dizzy Lugo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Benton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benton blocks a head kick by Lugo.
Lugo stuns Benton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lugo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benton avoids the head kick by Lugo.
Lugo misses with a head kick.
Benton avoids the head kick by Lugo.
Benton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lugo sprawls well. Lugo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.
Dizzy Lugo 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.
Benton tries for a takedown but Lugo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lugo lands a lovely overhand right.
Lugo misses with the combination.
Lugo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Benton wants to clinch up but Lugo keeps it at a distance.
Benton moves to clinch but Lugo breaks away
and Lugo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lugo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lugo defends it nicely.
Dizzy Lugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Benton.
Benton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benton blocks a head kick by Lugo.
Benton blocks a head kick by Lugo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benton has a takedown stuffed.
Benton moves in looking to clinch but Lugo pushes him off.
It looked like Lugo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lugo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Lugo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benton looks to clinch
and Lugo counters with a three punch combo that has Benton backing up. Benton nods at Lugo to acknowledge the strikes.
Lugo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Benton.
Lugo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lugo clobbers Benton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benton looks for a takedown but Lugo sprawls well.
Lugo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benton's head backwards.#T3#
Lugo throws a head kick that misses.
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lugo.
Benton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lugo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lugo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benton can do to turn this around?
Benton motions for Lugo to come forward. Benton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lugo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lugo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benton.
Lugo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lugo sprawls well. He's pushed Benton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lugo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benton.
Benton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lugo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Benton.#T4#
Lugo throws a sloppy head kick and Benton moves out of range easily.
Benton throws a sloppy head kick and Lugo moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lugo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benton trying to land knees to the body.
Benton is trying to break free.#BC#
Lugo breaks the clinch.
Benton blocks a head kick by Lugo.
Lugo throws a body kick that misses.
Benton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lugo.
Lugo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dizzy Lugo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Benton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benton throws a right and a left that Lugo avoids nicely.
Lugo swats away the attempt to clinch by Benton.
Lugo throws a right hand that Benton ducks under and follows up with a left that Benton also avoids with ease.
Dizzy Lugo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lugo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dizzy Lugo is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benton is defended easily by Lugo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lugo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benton dives in and grabs Lugo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lugo pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Lugo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lugo.
Benton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lugo connects with a body shot.
Lugo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton throws out a counter right but Lugo avoids it with no problem.
Lugo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benton closes the distance and clinches up with Lugo, looking for a takedown. Benton pushes Lugo against the cage but Lugo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dizzy Lugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Benton.
Benton goes for a double leg but Lugo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lugo continues to drive forward.
Lugo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lugo scores with a leg kick.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
Lugo throws a nice looking combination but Benton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lugo works over Benton's head and body with a nice combination.#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!
Lugo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benton wants to counter the offense by Lugo and move into the clinch position.
Some wild striking there from Lugo.
Benton takes a swing at Lugo's ribcage but misses.
Lugo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lugo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benton throws a push kick but Lugo slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Benton has managed to clinch.
Lugo prevents Benton from breaking the clinch.
Lugo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benton wants to take the fight to the mat but Lugo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lugo tries to break the clinch but Benton is controlling the position. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Benton.
Benton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lugo has him pressed against the cage.
Lugo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Lugo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lugo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lugo counters with a left and a right that stings Benton. #T4#
Benton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lugo avoids it really well and circles away.
Lugo misses with a head kick.
No luck for Benton with that takedown attempt.
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benton throws a counter combo.
Lugo moves out of range of the leg kick from Benton.
Lugo tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Lugo.
Lugo connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Benton has managed to clinch.
Ben Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dizzy Lugo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dizzy Lugo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lugo, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Dizzy Lugo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 843 Round 3
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Benton goes for a double leg but David avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as David continues to drive forward.
David attempts a counter takedown but Benton avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Benton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with David, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Benton jumps guard and drags David to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David stays in close to Benton's body and controls the position.
David has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Benton is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benton is pulling down on David's head. It's preventing any offense from David, at least for the moment.#T1#
Benton 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Benton working for a triangle but David defends it easily.
Benton striking off his back but it's not causing David any problems.
Benton wants to sweep but no luck.
Benton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
David is fighting to break Benton's control of his arms but Benton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benton is trying to keep David in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benton keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
David is working hard here to advance position.
Benton trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Benton tries to clinch up.
David tries to counter with a takedown but Benton is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benton.
David attempts a counter takedown but Benton avoids it well and moves away.
Marcelo David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Benton.
Benton shoots for a takedown but David saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benton tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.
David attempts a counter takedown but Benton avoids it well and moves away.
Benton misses with a few strikes there.
Benton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDavid.#CL2#
Benton instigates a clinch.
Benton is looking to take this one to the mat.
David tries for a takedown but Benton manages to get underhooks.
#T4##TD#
David works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
David preventing the sweep.
David trying to move into half guard but instead Benton has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Benton throws an elbow that misses. David uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benton's guard. Nice move by David!#REVR#
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!
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Benton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as David accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Marcelo David will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
David misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good work by David as he checks the leg kick.
And David counters with a quick kick to the body but Benton blocks it.
Nice defenses there by David.#CL2#
Benton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benton wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton gets underhooks to prevent David's takedown attempt.
David has Benton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton is trying to pull guard but David turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by David after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Benton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benton tries to pull guard but David won't allow it.
Benton prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
David has clasped his hands together around Benton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
David tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Benton manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Benton has his foot on David's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. David works his way back into a safe position though.
Benton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Benton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
David preventing the sweep.
David trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton is trying to control the position but David postures up.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benton on the ground.
Benton is trying to control the position but David postures up.
David trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
David controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benton wants to get back to his feet but David is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
David stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and David wants it to stay on the feet.
David takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
David changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Benton clinches with his opponent.
Benton tries to land knees in the clinch but David avoids the damage to the body.
Benton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benton misses with a body punch.
Benton wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
David tries to score a body lock takedown but Benton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by David after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Benton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Benton closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and David counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
David working some strikes from top position.
Benton keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
David got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, David has managed to get both his arms back between Benton's legs - danger averted.
Benton looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there. #T1#
David wants to stand but Benton is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Benton is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but David frees his head nicely. Oh but Benton has switched to an armbar! David is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ben Benton!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 843 Round 2
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Benton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shultz defends well and Benton ends up having to push Shultz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Shultz dives in and scores a takedown into Benton's guard.
Shultz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shultz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shultz postures up in Benton's guard and throws a big left but Benton blocks it.
Shultz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shultz scoring with some ground and pound.
Shultz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shultz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shultz stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Shultz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shultz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Benton is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shultz frees his head nicely. Oh but Benton has switched to an armbar! Shultz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ben Benton!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 843 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kicks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kicks pulls guard effortlessly.
Benton advances to half guard.
Benton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Benton slips a nice elbow through Kicks's hands, connecting with Kicks's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benton winds up and cracks Kicks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Benton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kicks wants to control the action here but instead Benton manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Benton controlling the pace for now.
Benton working Kicks over with strikes here.
Benton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Benton prevents Kicks from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Kicks is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Benton locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kicks is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Benton!
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