Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke takes one to the side of the head.
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Kruglov.
Beneke dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruglov 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!
Beneke scores with a body shot.
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruglov lunges at Beneke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beneke's hand.
Kruglov delivers a nice body kick.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruglov as he avoids it easily.
Beneke avoids the head kick by Kruglov. #T1#
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Kruglov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beneke momentarily.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke jabs Kruglov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruglov as he jumps to the side.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Beneke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Kruglov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Kruglov misses with a body shot
and Beneke counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Beneke 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.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Jab by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and Beneke counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Beneke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Kruglov throws a counter high kick but Beneke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Beneke 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.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
Beneke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruglov. Kruglov obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Kruglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruglov throws a body kick that misses. #T5#
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
and Beneke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beneke thuds his right hand into Kruglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruglov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beneke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruglov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Beneke shoots in.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kruglov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kruglov swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneke under the eye.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov lands with a slapping head kick. #T6#
Kruglov scores with a hook to the body. Beneke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke slips under a jab.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
A low kick from Beneke is predictable there
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Beneke.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T7#
A big right from Beneke misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Beneke scores with the left hand. Kruglov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Kruglov works Beneke's body with a nice hook.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Beneke cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beneke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Beneke.
Beneke misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely. #T8#
Nice straight punches there by Kruglov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruglov.
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!
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Beneke slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beneke ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Beneke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Beneke. #T9#
Kruglov looks to throw a body kick
and Beneke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Beneke moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beneke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beneke blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a wild body kick that Beneke sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Beneke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beneke can do to turn this around?
Beneke scores with a three punch combo!
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Beneke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
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!
Beneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov clobbers Beneke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Kruglov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
Beneke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruglov's head backwards.
A nice leg kick from Beneke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Beneke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kruglov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Beneke with an uppercut!
Beneke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Beneke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
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!
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Beneke lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beneke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Beneke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viktor Kruglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Beneke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beneke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruglov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov lands with a cross.
Beneke looks for a takedown but Kruglov sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Beneke. Those never looked like landing.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Donk. Kruglov catches Beneke right on the button with a cross.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Kruglov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Beneke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke throws a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruglov blocks the leg kick.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Beneke is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kruglov slips under a jab.#T5#
Kruglov sizes up Beneke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beneke is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC#Beneke is rocked!
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Beneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov lunges at Beneke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beneke's hand.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Beneke moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
A jab from Beneke misses. #T6#
Kruglov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Beneke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beneke lands a head kick. Kruglov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beneke fails with a takedown attempt.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Beneke lands the left hand.
Beneke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kruglov misses with a head kick. #T7#
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Beneke misses.
Beneke defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Beneke counters with a nice uppercut.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Kruglov moves out of range.
Beneke throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Kruglov throws a lazy body kick
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T8#
Beneke misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov is looking to slow Beneke down with leg kicks.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Kruglov connects with the punch.
Kruglov misses with a head kick. #T9#
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov lands with a cross.
Beneke slips a jab from Kruglov.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Beneke feints a counter leg kick.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Kruglov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruglov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Beneke avoids it.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Kruglov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruglov scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Beneke's head.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kruglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Viktor Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kruglov tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov lands a head kick!
Beneke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Beneke lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Beneke misses with a leg kick.
Beneke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruglov checks a low kick from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke slips under a jab from Kruglov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily. #T1#
Beneke tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Beneke with a poor takedown
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Beneke avoids a kick to the body.
Beneke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Beneke looks to land a combination. Kruglov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beneke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beneke avoids a kick to the body.
Beneke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick.
Beneke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Beneke slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beneke throws a right and a left that Kruglov avoids nicely.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!
Kruglov throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruglovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Beneke.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruglov has time to react.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beneke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruglov's hands.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Beneke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruglov.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Beneke scores with a head kick. Kruglov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Kruglov and sends Beneke crashing to the mat! Kruglov follows him down to the mat - Beneke regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #SUB2#
Beneke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruglov wants to stand but Beneke has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kruglov trying to control from half guard but Beneke is working away. #T5##SU#
Kruglov decides to return to a standing position.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beneke throws a right hand that Kruglov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruglov also avoids with ease.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Beneke moves out of range.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Beneke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beneke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruglov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beneke finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruglov's head. #T6#
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov lands a nice hook to Beneke's body. Beneke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke tries to counter with a clinch but Kruglov shakes him off and moves away.
Beneke with a poor takedown
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Beneke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke with a hook.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range. #T7#
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kruglov lands with a straight right. Beneke didn't see that one coming.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke throws a body shot but no joy.
Beneke works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Beneke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Beneke's head.
Kruglov defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.#T8#
Beneke tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Beneke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruglov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Kruglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Beneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.#T9#
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Beneke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruglov swivels and escapes.
Kruglov scores with a hook.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov tries to land a body kick
and Beneke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Mark Beneke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke jabs Kruglov right on the nose. Kruglov blinks but takes it well.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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 Viktor Kruglov.
Well Kruglov 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!

Viktor Kruglov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Viktor Kruglov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takanori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takanori thinks about the counter body kick.
Beneke with a nice calf kick.
Beneke shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beneke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beneke digs a good body shot into Takanori's ribs.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Takanori shakes it off.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Takanori counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Beneke has been cut.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Takanori's head back.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Takanori counters with a right hand to the body.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takanori under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke looks to score with a jab to the body but Takanori is just out of range.
Takanori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Takanori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Beneke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takanori just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke throws a body punch but Takanori moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takanori misses the target.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takanori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takanori.
A shot to the liver by Beneke. Beautiful body shot.
Beneke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takanori is fending him off so far but Beneke persists. Nope, Takanori circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beneke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takanori tries to avoid it but Beneke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takanori to the ground. Takanori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Takanori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beneke.
Beneke closes the distance and clinches up with Takanori, looking for a takedown. Beneke pushes Takanori against the ropes but Takanori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Takanori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick from Takanori.
Beneke is looking to score with low kicks.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takanori but Takanori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beneke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takanori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beneke scores with a three punch combo!
Takanori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Takanori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takanori ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.#T3#
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Takanori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takanori stuffs the takedown.
Takanori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takanori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beneke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takanori counters with a right hand to the body.
Beneke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1-2. Beneke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke darts in looking for a takedown but Takanori gets double underhooks and turns Beneke into the ropes.
Takanori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takanori lands a good knee to the midsection. Beneke won't want to take too many of those.
Beneke is breathing heavily.
Takanori misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takanori. #TD#
Beneke manages to pull guard.
Takanori trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takanori drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beneke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beneke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beneke! #REVR##T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke in side control, throwing shots but Takanori defends.
Beneke working away.
Beneke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Takanori struggling a bit here.
Beneke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takanori is trying to control Beneke's posture but Beneke avoids it. #SUB#
Beneke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takanori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beneke 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.
Takanori is trying to control Beneke's posture but Beneke avoids it. #SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5##SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takanori is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takanori dodges the ground and pound from Beneke.#SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takanori tries to improve position but can't. #T6##SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneke in side control, throwing shots but Takanori defends. #SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneke scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Beneke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beneke in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takanori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beneke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beneke working the ground and pound but Takanori is defending the strikes.
Takanori tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Beneke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB#
Beneke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takanori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takanori wants to control but Beneke postures up.
Takanori is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Beneke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takanori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beneke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Beneke has hold of Takanori's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Takanori tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Beneke cranks the arm and Takanori screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Takanori, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Ozbourne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beneke doesn't seem phased though.
Beneke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beneke throws a low kick, looking for Ozbourne's leg but Ozbourne calmly moves out of range.
Ozbourne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Beneke.
Ozbourne lands with a shot to the body.
Ozbourne throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozbourne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozbourne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ozbourne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ozbourne throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozbourne.
Nice straight punches there by Ozbourne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozbourne.
Beneke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Beneke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A cross from Beneke lands.
Beneke lands a body shot.
Ozbourne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozbourne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beneke checks a low kick from Ozbourne.
Beneke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozbourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beneke somewhat.
Ozbourne loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.#T1#
Ozbourne loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Beneke.
Ozbourne drops his hands momentarily and Beneke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beneke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ozbourne swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Ozbourne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Ozbourne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ozbourne wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
Beneke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke lands a jab to Ozbourne's midsection.
Beneke throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Ozbourne misses.
Beneke throws a hook but Ozbourne avoids it easily.
Ozbourne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beneke with a nice calf kick.
Ozbourne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beneke at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beneke is defended easily by Ozbourne.
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 Ozbourne misses its intended target.
Ozbourne tries to work over Beneke's front leg with a kick but Beneke checks it.
Beneke blocks a head kick by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. #T2#
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Ozbourne moved out of range.
A left lands for Ozbourne.
No luck for Beneke with that takedown attempt.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Ozbourne.
Beneke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozbourne tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut.
Ozbourne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozbourne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
Ozbourne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozbourne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beneke misses with a series of wild punches.
Ozbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozbourne.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Ozbourne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ozbourne feints and then cracks Beneke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beneke down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beneke or perhaps it was just good defense by Ozbourne, which made it look bad. #T3#
Ozbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Ozbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Ozbourne throws a low kick but Beneke avoids it.
Ozbourne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozbourne misses with a straight right.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozbourne.
Beneke scores with a hook.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Ozbourne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ozbourne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Beneke.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beneke or perhaps it was just good defense by Ozbourne, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Ozbourne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozbourne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beneke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke throws the left hand but Ozbourne avoids the punch easily.
Beneke just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozbourne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beneke cracks Ozbourne with a good jab.
Beneke tries to move into range but Ozbourne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ozbourne as he avoids it easily.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut.
Ozbourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beneke. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Beneke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Beneke.
Beneke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozbourne. Ozbourne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ozbourne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ozbourne lands with an overhand left.
Beneke scores with a jab to the body.
Ozbourne lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ozbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozbourne.
Ziggy Ozbourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beneke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozbourne on the side of the head.
Beneke closes the distance and clinches up with Ozbourne, looking for a takedown. Beneke pushes Ozbourne against the ropes but Ozbourne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T5#
Ozbourne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Beneke misses.
A clash of legs there as Beneke blocks the low kick.
Beneke scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Ozbourne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke misses the shot to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Nice shot by Beneke.
A shot to the liver by Ozbourne. Beautiful body shot.
Ozbourne leaves Beneke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beneke moves out of range as Ozbourne strikes.
Ozbourne scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Ozbourne misses.
Ozbourne misses the shot to the body.
Beneke misses with a body kick.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Ozbourne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Ozbourne avoids them all with ease.
Beneke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke takes a swing at Ozbourne's ribcage but misses.
Ozbourne scores with a leg kick. #T6#
Ozbourne lands a jab to Beneke's midsection.
Ozbourne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke checks a low kick from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne scores with a decent looking hook.
Beneke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beneke tries for a takedown but Ozbourne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beneke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ozbourne as Beneke shoots in.
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozbourne manages to avoid it.
Ozbourne misses with a looping right.
Ozbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Ozbourne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke feints and then cracks Ozbourne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozbourne down.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ozbourne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Ozbourne misses.
Ozbourne slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozbourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Ozbourne scores with a body shot.
Ozbourne slips under a jab from Beneke.
Beneke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozbourne's waist but Ozbourne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beneke off to one side.
Ozbourne throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozbourne.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beneke duly obliges.
Beneke throws a hook but Ozbourne avoids it easily.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke lands a front kick.
Ozbourne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beneke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ozbourne pinned against the ropes. Ozbourne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beneke fails with a takedown attempt.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozbourne lands with a hook. Beneke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ozbourne throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Ozbourne manages to avoid it.
Ozbourne cracks a nice hook into Beneke's ribs.
Beneke defending well as Ozbourne loads up on a big left hand.
Ozbourne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beneke scores with a head kick.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ozbourne sprawls well. Ozbourne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beneke gets slowly back to his feet.
Ozbourne throws out a counter right but Beneke avoids it with no problem.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Ozbourne scores with a hook.
Ozbourne misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beneke is defended easily by Ozbourne.
Beneke closes the distance and clinches up with Ozbourne, looking for a takedown. Beneke pushes Ozbourne against the ropes but Ozbourne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beneke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beneke looks to land a body kick but Ozbourne moved away.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozbourne's waist but Ozbourne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beneke off to one side.
Beneke is breathing heavily.#T9#
Ozbourne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke is looking to counter punch.
Ozbourne misses with a hook.
Ozbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
Crunch! Beneke slams his shin into Ozbourne's torso.
That kick from Ozbourne tenderised Beneke's leg. Beneke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lunges at Beneke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beneke's hand.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozbourne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke misses with a wild combination.
Beneke misses with a wild body shot.
Ozbourne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
As Ozbourne tries to get set, Beneke tries to push him back and clinch up but Ozbourne manages to avoid the attempt.
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Ozbourne moved out of range nicely.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Ozbourne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beneke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Ozbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozbourne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
A little jabbing left from Ozbourne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beneke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ozbourne defends it nicely.
Ozbourne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ozbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke throws a jab when Ozbourne was well out of range.
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke throws a shot to the body.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Ozbourne's head but Ozbourne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Ozbourne counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beneke slips a jab and a cross from Ozbourne.
Beneke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ozbourne pinned against the ropes. Ozbourne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Ozbourne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Ozbourne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozbourne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozbourne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Ozbourne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozbourne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
Ozbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
Ozbourne motions for Beneke to come forward. Ozbourne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Ozbourne misses the shot to the body.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozbourne off the ropes and back into range.
Beneke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
Beneke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozbourne scores with a jab to the head.
Beneke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozbourne can pounce on him.
Beneke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozbourne. Ozbourne obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozbourne slips under a jab from Beneke.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne. #T2#
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozbourne throws a low kick but Beneke moves out of range easily.
That kick from Beneke tenderised Ozbourne's leg. Ozbourne is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Beneke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozbourne. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozbourne looks to throw the jab but Beneke is out of range.
Ozbourne throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozbourne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Ozbourne tenderised Beneke's leg. Beneke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ozbourne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beneke finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozbourne's head.
Beneke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ozbourne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ozbourne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beneke's sensitive parts.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozbourne scores with a punch to the head.
Beneke cracks Ozbourne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beneke throws the kick towards the body but Ozbourne avoids it.
Beneke throws a right and a left that Ozbourne avoids nicely.
Ozbourne scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Ozbourne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beneke's head backwards.
Ozbourne missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozbourne.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozbournes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ozbourne tried to score with a low kick but Beneke checks it.
Beneke misses with a shot to the body
and Ozbourne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ozbourne lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Beneke misses its target.
Ozbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozbourne misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Beneke. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne is looking to slow Beneke down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke lands with a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beneke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Beneke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ozbourne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Ozbourne throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Ozbourne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozbourne.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Ozbourne manages to avoid it.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke fails with the takedown.
Ozbourne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Ozbourne moved out of range.
Beneke with a nice cross.
Ozbourne looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beneke lands the left hand.
Ozbourne scores with a jab to the head.
Ozbourne ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozbourne! But no joy.
Ozbourne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozbourne lands a jab to Beneke's midsection.
Beneke shoots for a double leg takedown but Ozbourne sprawls well. He's pushed Beneke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T5#
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Beneke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ozbourne sprawls well initially but Beneke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Ozbourne kicks Beneke off and gets back to his feet.
Ozbourne throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
Ozbourne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke avoids the head kick by Ozbourne.
Beneke walks into a jab.
Beneke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beneke misses with a takedown
letting Ozbourne counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Ozbourne lands a big head kick that sends Beneke tumbling to the mat! Ozbourne takes a step backwards and waves Beneke back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Beneke is rocked!
Beneke avoids the head kick by Ozbourne.
Oh Beneke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beneke shoots in for a double leg but Ozbourne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beneke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozbourne lands a right hook to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a double jab
and Ozbourne counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozbourne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T6#
Beneke avoids the body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozbourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beneke. That did some damage!
Ozbourne misses with a straight right.
Beneke dips to his left and cracks Ozbourne with an uppercut!
Beneke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozbourne. Ozbourne obviously looking to wear him down.
Beneke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Ozbourne slips the punch.
Beneke misses with a hook. Ozbourne ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ozbourne! Beneke is out on his feet! Ozbourne rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Beneke is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Beneke is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Ozbourne!
Ziggy Ozbourne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: APEX Predators
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Greyvine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beneke misses with a hook. Greyvine ducked under it nicely.
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
Greyvine scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beneke with a hook.
Beneke misses the shot to the body.
Greyvine slips a straight right by Beneke.
Greyvine throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Greyvine slips under a jab.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Greyvine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greyvine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Greyvine slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Greyvine.
Beneke throws a big counter combination but Greyvine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beneke scores with a sloppy right hand. Greyvine should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greyvine.
Greyvine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beneke circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Greyvine.
Greyvine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beneke.
Greyvine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beneke misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Beneke misses. #T1#
Beneke takes one to the chin there.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Greyvine slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke moves out of range as Greyvine strikes.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greyvine.
Greyvine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greyvine throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greyvine throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Greyvine ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Greyvine staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Beneke. Those never looked like landing.
Greyvine lands the left hand.
Greyvine throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Greyvine.
Nice shot by Greyvine.
Greyvine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beneke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Greyvine takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Greyvine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Greyvine is out of range.
Greyvine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greyvine takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Greyvine lands a nice hook to Beneke's body. Beneke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Chance Greyvine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beneke throws a head kick but Greyvine moves out of range.
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Greyvine avoids them all with ease.
Greyvine slips a straight right by Beneke.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Greyvine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Greyvine moved out of range nicely.
Greyvine takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Greyvine.
Greyvine throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Greyvine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Greyvine misses with an uppercut.
Greyvine slips under a jab.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Greyvine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greyvine misses with a double jab. #T3#
Greyvine just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke tries to bum rush Greyvine with a series of wild strikes but Greyvine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greyvine slips under a jab from Beneke.
Greyvine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greyvine misses with a wild combination.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greyvine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greyvine moves away from the strike by Beneke.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greyvine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greyvine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greyvine lands an overhand right.
Beneke moves forwards but Greyvine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greyvine throws a body shot but no joy.
Greyvine defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Greyvine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greyvine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greyvine scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greyvine throws out a counter right but Beneke avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Beneke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Greyvine.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greyvine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Greyvine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greyvine lands a head shot.
Greyvine tests Beneke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greyvine.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Greyvine.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Greyvine's head but Greyvine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Greyvine just misses with a punch to the body.
Greyvine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Greyvine looks to land a right hand but Beneke moved out of range.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beneke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No joy there for Greyvine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greyvine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke throws a sloppy head kick and Greyvine moves out of range easily.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Greyvine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Greyvine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Beneke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greyvine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greyvine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Greyvine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Greyvine.
Greyvine ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Nice jab there from Beneke.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greyvine throws out the jab.
Beneke throws a push kick but Greyvine slaps the foot to one side.
Greyvine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greyvines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greyvine takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Greyvine looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
Greyvine moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Greyvine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beneke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyvine throws a series of punches but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greyvine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Greyvine's head but Greyvine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Beneke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greyvine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greyvine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Greyvine.
Greyvine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greyvine swinging wildly here.
Beneke fails with the takedown.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Greyvine moved out of range.
Beneke connects with a single shot there.
Greyvine looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
Greyvine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Greyvine throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beneke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greyvine!
A cross from Greyvine lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke tests Greyvine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greyvine misses with a straight left. #T2#
Greyvine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Greyvine misses the shot to the body.
Greyvine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greyvine needs to keep his hands up - Beneke had a free shot at his head there.
Greyvine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beneke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Greyvine misses with a looping left.
Chance Greyvine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greyvine looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Greyvine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke scores with the left hand. Greyvine knows he should have avoided that one.
Beneke scores with a push kick.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Greyvine.
Greyvine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
Greyvine throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Beneke jabs Greyvine right on the nose. Greyvine blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Beneke. #T3#
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Greyvine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beneke can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
A jab from Greyvine finds it's way through Beneke's defenses.
Greyvine moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Greyvine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Beneke tenderised Greyvine's leg. Greyvine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beneke dodges the punch combination from Greyvine.
Greyvine checks a leg kick.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Beneke moves out of range as Greyvine strikes.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Greyvine moved out of range.
Beneke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Greyvine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Greyvine cracks Beneke with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greyvine looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Greyvine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Beneke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greyvine ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greyvine circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Greyvine's head but Greyvine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greyvine.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greyvine.
Beneke walks into a stiff left hand from Greyvine.
Beneke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Greyvine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Greyvine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greyvine loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Greyvine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Greyvine moved out of range.
Beneke cracks Greyvine with an open hand slap.
Greyvine throws a jab but it's blocked by Beneke.
Beneke is looking to slow Greyvine down with leg kicks.
Beneke cracks Greyvine with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Beneke 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Beneke moves away from the strike by Greyvine.
Greyvine lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice jab there from Beneke.
Some bone on bone action there as Greyvine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Greyvine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greyvine misses with a wild body shot.
Greyvine misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
Greyvine lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Beneke catches Greyvine right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Beneke.
Greyvine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greyvine swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke thuds his right hand into Greyvine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Greyvine's shoulder, as Greyvine tries to avoid the shot.
Greyvine walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Greyvine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Greyvine.
Beneke moves out of range as Greyvine strikes.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greyvine.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Greyvine misses the target.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greyvine.
Greyvine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beneke jabs Greyvine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Beneke.
Beneke throws a series of strikes that have Greyvine backpedaling.
Greyvine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke misses with the combination.
Greyvine throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Greyvine lands with a shot to the body.
Beneke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greyvine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beneke misses with a combination
and Greyvine counters with a straight right hand.
Greyvine swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range. #T2#
Greyvine scores with a shot to the body.
Greyvine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beneke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greyvine staying out of range there.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greyvine was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
Greyvine staying out of range there.
Greyvine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Greyvine didn't see that one coming.
Beneke 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 punch combination from Greyvine misses.
Beneke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beneke throws a body kick that misses.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beneke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Beneke scores with a leg kick.
Greyvine slips under a jab from Beneke.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greyvine.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Beneke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greyvine.
Beneke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beneke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greyvine counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greyvine takes one to the side of the head.
Greyvine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke throws a solid leg kick but Greyvine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beneke.
Greyvine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Greyvine misses.
Greyvine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Greyvine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Greyvine.
Beneke scores with a hook.
Greyvine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Greyvine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beneke doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke slips under a jab from Greyvine.
Beneke lands a jab-cross combination.
Greyvine misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greyvine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greyvine blocks a jab.
Greyvine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beneke throws a right and a left that Greyvine avoids nicely.
Beneke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greyvine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beneke connects with a single shot there.
Greyvine misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greyvine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Greyvine as he checks the leg kick.
Greyvine connects with the punch.
Greyvine misses with a body shot.
Greyvine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Greyvine's shoulder, as Greyvine tries to avoid the shot.

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 Mark Beneke.
I think Beneke 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: RISE 194: Goodman v Mesquita 2
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Wheeler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke slips a straight right by Wheeler.
Wheeler slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Wheeler.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheeler was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
Beneke looks to land a combination but Wheeler avoids it well.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Wheeler ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wheeler looks to throw the jab but Beneke is out of range.
Beneke tests Wheeler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Beneke misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Wheeler misses the jab.
Beneke catches Wheeler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wheeler momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Beneke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wheeler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Wheeler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wheeler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke misses with a hook
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Wheeler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke pushes Wheeler away with a front kick.
Beneke throws a right hand that Wheeler ducks under and follows up with a left that Wheeler also avoids with ease.
Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke cracks Wheeler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wheeler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rylan Wheeler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wheeler ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wheeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Beneke misses with a hook. Wheeler ducked under it nicely.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wheeler thuds a left hand into Beneke's body.
Wheeler ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a left hand #KD#
and Wheeler counters with a head kick that drops Beneke to the mat! Beneke scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wheeler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wheeler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wheeler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beneke.
Beneke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Beneke backs away, Wheeler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Wheeler's head coaches at Cant Lose MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wheeler blocks a jab.
Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke cracks Wheeler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beneke lands with a right hand. #T3#
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wheeler doesn't seem bothered though.
Beneke throws a combination that misses
and Wheeler counters with a stiff right hand.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Wheeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wheeler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wheeler scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Wheeler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wheeler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big right from Wheeler misses.
Beneke slips under a jab from Wheeler.
Wheeler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wheeler there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 big right from Wheeler misses.
Wheeler throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wheeler swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Wheeler is out of range.
Beneke wants to slow Wheeler down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Wheeler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke throws a solid leg kick but Wheeler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beneke.
Beneke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Wheeler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Beneke misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wheeler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wheeler misses with a hook.
Wheeler thuds his right hand into Beneke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Wheeler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Beneke. Those never looked like landing.
Wheeler misses with a series of wild punches.
Wheeler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Wheeler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beneke.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke throws a leg kick but Wheeler moved away.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Wheeler moved out of range nicely.
Wheeler checks a low kick from Beneke.
Beneke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wheeler ducks right into an uppercut from Beneke. #T1#
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beneke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheeler was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
A shot to the body from Beneke misses
and Wheeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wheeler looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke shoots in looking for a takedown. Wheeler tries to sprawl out of it but Beneke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wheeler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wheeler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Wheeler walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
Wheeler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beneke.
Nice defenses there by Beneke.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Wheeler is out of range.
Good leg kick by Beneke. #T2#
Beneke misses with a hook.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Wheeler counters with a leg kick.
Wheeler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Wheeler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wheeler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Beneke.
Wheeler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Wheeler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Wheeler misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Wheeler.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Wheeler throws a counter high kick but Beneke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wheeler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wheeler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beneke's head backwards.
Beneke lands a jab to Wheeler's midsection.
Beneke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Wheeler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Wheeler ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Wheeler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wheeler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wheeler.
Beneke checks a low kick from Wheeler.
Wheeler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wheeler under the eye.
Beneke throws a body kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wheeler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheeler was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
Wheeler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wheeler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke throws a sloppy body shot
and Wheeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wheeler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
A slow jab from Wheeler misses its intended target.
Wheeler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Wheeler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wheeler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke throws the left hand but Wheeler avoids the punch easily.
Beneke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Wheeler misses the target.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beneke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wheeler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beneke throws the left hand but Wheeler avoids the punch easily.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Wheeler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beneke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Wheeler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Nice cross by Beneke.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beneke slips a straight right by Wheeler.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Beneke slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Wheeler's corner calls for a 1-2. Wheeler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wheeler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beneke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wheeler.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beneke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Wheeler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Beneke misses with a hook
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Beneke with a nice cross.
Wheeler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Wheeler throws a head kick but Beneke moves out of range.
Wheeler moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wheeler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wheeler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Wheeler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke moves out of range as Wheeler strikes.
Wheeler missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Wheeler counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Beneke tenderised Wheeler's leg. Wheeler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wheeler looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.#T2#
Beneke scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beneke throws the left hand but Wheeler avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wheeler misses the target.
Wheeler loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Wheeler ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wheeler.
Wheeler lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Wheeler.#ROC#Beneke is rocked!
Wheeler moves out of range of the body kick from Beneke.
Beneke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Beneke lands a nice shot that snaps Wheeler's head back.
Beneke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Beneke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wheeler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beneke thinking.
Beneke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Wheeler throws a big counter combination but Beneke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Wheeler throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Wheeler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
Wheeler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wheeler tries to land a leg kick but Beneke saw it coming and moves away.
Beneke throws a wild body kick that Wheeler sees coming a mile off.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Wheeler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wheeler walks into a left hand.
Wheeler looks to throw the jab but Beneke is out of range.
Wheeler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beneke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wheeler's sensitive parts.
Jab by Beneke.
Wheeler throws a jab but it's blocked by Beneke. #T4#
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wheeler throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Wheeler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke throws a solid leg kick but Wheeler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beneke.
It looked like Wheeler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beneke feints a jab promting Wheeler to slip. Beneke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wheeler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beneke connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Wheeler misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Wheeler moves away and avoids it.
Wheeler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Wheeler looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
Beneke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rylan Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beneke 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke 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.

Event: RISE 187:Inhamoto v Dustfinger
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Blood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blood tries to clinch but Beneke moves out of range.
Blood fails to land the takedown.
Blood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beneke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blood throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Beneke as he connects with a hook.
Beneke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blood avoids it really well and circles away.
Blood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood throws a head kick but Beneke moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blood throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blood throws a head kick but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke lands with a right hand.
Blood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blood moves away from the strike by Beneke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood misses with a double jab.
Beneke avoids the head kick by Blood. #T1#
Blood with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Beneke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beneke lands in his opponent's 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.
Beneke scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Beneke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beneke has managed to get both his arms back between Blood's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Beneke drops back looking for a leg! Blood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blood manages to kick Beneke off! Beneke jumps back into Blood's guard.
Beneke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beneke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beneke defends it easily.
Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Beneke 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.
Beneke wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Beneke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Beneke avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Beneke gets to his feet. Blood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blood closes the distance and clinches up with Beneke, looking for a takedown. Blood pushes Beneke against the cage but Beneke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raining Blood.
Beneke blocks a head kick by Blood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood dives in for a single leg takedown but Beneke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beneke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beneke circles away.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Blood misses with a double jab.
Beneke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blood looks winded!
Nice shot by Blood.
Blood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Beneke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blood. Blood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beneke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beneke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blood tries to clinch up but Beneke circles away and keeps his distance.
Blood is looking to clinch but Beneke is avoiding it.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Blood manages to avoid it.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Blood off the cage and back into range.
Beneke just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch.
Blood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Beneke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beneke's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood looks for a takedown but Beneke sprawls well.
Blood lands with an uppercut that bounces Beneke off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blood is fending him off so far but Beneke persists. Nope, Blood circles away and we're back to standing.
Blood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Beneke fails with a takedown attempt.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blood looks to land a right hand but Beneke moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Blood throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Blood.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beneke duly obliges.
Beneke connects with a single shot there.
Beneke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Beneke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beneke.
Nice sprawl there from Blood as Beneke shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Beneke goes for a double leg but Blood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blood continues to drive forward.
Beneke tries to circle away but Blood has him pinned against the cage.
Beneke is trying to push Blood away but Blood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beneke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blood prevents Beneke from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Beneke breaks from the clinch.
Blood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beneke swivels and escapes.
Blood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beneke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blood stuffs the takedown.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beneke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blood connects with a high kick.
Beneke throws a body punch but Blood moves out of range.
Blood throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
Beneke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Blood misses the target.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blood.
A left lands for Beneke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blood connects with a high kick.
Beneke shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but Blood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blood blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Blood.
Blood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beneke's head.
Beneke throws a head kick but Blood moves out of range.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but Blood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blood lands with a cross.
Blood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beneke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beneke wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Blood closes the distance and clinches.
Beneke wants a takedown.
Blood lands a shoulder strike.
Beneke wants a takedown but no success here.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
Blood gets through Beneke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beneke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood scores with a shot to the side of Beneke's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Blood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blood misses with a knee to the head.
Blood gets through Beneke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Beneke breaks from the clinch.
Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raining Blood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beneke just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
Blood blocks a head kick by Beneke.
Blood shapes to counter with a head kick.
Blood lands with a slapping head kick.
Beneke cracks Blood with a good jab.
Blood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beneke's head.
Blood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Blood misses with a straight left.
Beneke connects with a jab.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blood throws a head kick that misses.
Blood tries to clinch up but Beneke circles away and keeps his distance.
Blood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blood shoots in and drives through. Beneke sprawls well.
Blood is breathing heavily.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blood 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.
Blood dives in and grabs Beneke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beneke pushes down on Blood's head and hops out.
Beneke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blood on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Blood.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood tries to clinch up but Beneke circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood tries a head kick but it misses.
Beneke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke throws a body shot but no joy.
As Beneke backs off Blood throws a huge counter combo but Beneke manages to avoid it all.
Beneke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Beneke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blood swivels and escapes.
Beneke walks into a left hand.
Beneke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beneke dives in and grabs Blood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blood pushes down on Beneke's head and hops out.
Blood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blood shoots in looking for a takedown but Beneke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beneke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blood swivels and escapes.
Beneke blocks a head kick by Blood.
Beneke fails with a takedown attempt.
Blood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beneke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beneke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raining Blood 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#
Blood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beneke tries to avoid it but Blood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beneke to the ground. Beneke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beneke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Blood's shoulder, as Blood tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blood throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
Blood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beneke throws a hook but Blood blocks it.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Blood jabs Beneke right on the nose. Beneke blinks but takes it well.
Blood stuffs the takedown.
Blood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blood is looking to clinch.
Blood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blood.
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
Beneke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Beneke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beneke.#T1#
Beneke fails with the takedown.
Blood throws a head kick that misses.
Blood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blood misses with a body shot.
Blood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Beneke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blood misses with a looping left.
Beneke shoots in for a double leg but Blood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beneke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blood moves in looking to clinch but Beneke pushes him off.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Blood's shoulder, as Blood tries to avoid the shot.
Blood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beneke misses with a takedown attempt - Blood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Blood misses with a straight left.
Blood shoots in looking for a takedown but Beneke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beneke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beneke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but Blood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Beneke.
Blood tries to clinch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Blood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blood moves in looking to clinch but Beneke pushes him off.
Beneke throws a combination that misses
and Blood counters with a nice uppercut.
Blood lands a high kick!
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Blood moves away and avoids it.
Beneke throws a leg kick which misses Blood's front leg but catches the back leg as Blood tries to avoid it.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Blood is out of range. #T3#
Beneke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beneke.
Blood wants to clinch up but Beneke keeps it at a distance.
Beneke cracks Blood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beneke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blood.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Blood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blood shoots in and drives through. Beneke sprawls well.
Blood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blood throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Beneke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Blood misses with an uppercut.
Beneke shoots in and drives through. Blood sprawls well.#T4#
Nice body punch from Beneke.
Beneke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beneke's head.
Blood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blood takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Blood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Blood misses.
Beneke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke looks for a takedown but Blood sprawls well.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blood.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beneke 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
After the fight, Mark Beneke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RISE 175
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Beneke lands a nice shot that snaps Kakuzo's head back.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Beneke. Those never looked like landing.
As Beneke backs off Kakuzo throws a huge counter combo but Beneke manages to avoid it all.
Kakuzo dodges the punch combination from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but Beneke moves out of range.
Kakuzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuzo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kakuzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Beneke. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Kakuzo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beneke's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Beneke manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuzo's shoulder, as Kakuzo tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke lands a high kick! #T1#
Beneke connects with a nice looking jab.
Kakuzo dives in and grabs Beneke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beneke pushes down on Kakuzo's head and hops out.
Beneke lands with a cross.
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beneke as he avoids it easily.
Kakuzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Beneke.
Beneke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Beneke.
Kakuzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beneke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakuzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beneke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Kakuzo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kakuzo avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Kakuzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beneke avoids the head kick by Kakuzo. #T2#
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuzo's shoulder, as Kakuzo tries to avoid the shot.
Kakuzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beneke lands a jab to the head.
Beneke misses with a leg kick
and Kakuzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakuzo misses with a head kick.
Beneke connects with a leg kick.
Kakuzo 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.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beneke misses with a kick to the body.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Kakuzo ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Kakuzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke scores with a hook.
Beneke dives in for a single leg takedown but Kakuzo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Beneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kakuzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakuzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kakuzo throws a head kick but Beneke moves out of range.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Kakuzo cracks a nice hook into Beneke's ribs.
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Kakuzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beneke.
Beneke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kakuzo misses with a low kick.
Beneke throws a big counter combination but Kakuzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Kakuzo slips a straight right by Beneke.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Kakuzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Beneke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakuzo.
Sloppy strikes from Kakuzo. Those never looked like landing.
Kakuzo swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beneke scores with a jab. Kakuzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Kakuzo didn't see that one coming.
Beneke lands the left 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!
Nice defenses there by Kakuzo.
Beneke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kakuzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kakuzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke misses the jab.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kakuzo just manages to avoid it.
Beneke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kakuzo is out of range.
Kakuzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakuzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kakuzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beneke.
A low kick from Beneke misses
and Kakuzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakuzo.
Kakuzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beneke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick from Beneke lands but Kakuzo takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kakuzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beneke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kakuzo throws a fast counter high kick but Beneke manages to duck under it in time.
Kakuzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakuzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kakuzo is out of range.
Beneke lands an overhand right.
Kakuzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Beneke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Kakuzo slips the punch.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakuzo ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakuzo can do to turn this around?
Kakuzo looks to land a combination. Beneke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beneke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakuzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakuzo. #CL2#
Beneke tries to keep at a distance but Kakuzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kakuzo is struggling to control the position.
Kakuzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kakuzo is working for takedown but Beneke is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##BC#
Beneke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kakuzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beneke is fending him off so far but Kakuzo persists. Nope, Beneke circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Kakuzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beneke was covering up waiting for the punch and Kakuzo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Kakuzo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beneke dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Beneke is stalling in the full guard.
Kakuzo looking to control.
Beneke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Beneke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beneke wanted to stand there but Kakuzo had control of the position. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kakuzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beneke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beneke wants to stand but Kakuzo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Beneke gets to his feet - Kakuzo follows without any prompting. #T3#
Beneke tried to score with a low kick but Kakuzo checks it.
Kakuzo throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease.
Beneke connects with a nice looking jab.
Kakuzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beneke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beneke misses with a hook. Kakuzo ducked under it nicely.
Kakuzo moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kakuzo counters with a nice body shot.
Kakuzo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beneke.
Beneke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beneke. That's going to slow Kakuzo down.
Kakuzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kakuzo scores with a head kick. Beneke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Donk. Beneke catches Kakuzo right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Kakuzo lands a leg kick that knocks Beneke off balance momentarily.#T4#
Kakuzo needs to keep his hands up - Beneke had a free shot at his head there.
Kakuzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beneke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakagome Kakuzo.
Kakuzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beneke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beneke throws a jab when Kakuzo was well out of range.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke feints and then cracks Kakuzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kakuzo down.
Kakuzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beneke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakuzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakuzo misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Beneke.
Kakuzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beneke with a body shot.
Kakuzo lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kakuzo misses the target.
Kakuzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beneke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beneke throws a right and a left that Kakuzo avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
That's time! Beneke'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#
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakuzo.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kakuzo as he avoids it easily.
Kakuzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke scores with a hook.
Kakuzo slips under a jab from Beneke.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo lands a right hook to the body.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakuzo misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kakuzo. Those never looked like landing.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beneke misses with a left hand
and Kakuzo counters with a low kick, right behind Beneke 's knee.
Beneke keeps the fight on the outside.
Kakuzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beneke avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Beneke tests Kakuzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kakuzo on the side of the head.
Beneke misses with a double jab
letting Kakuzo counter with a right hand.
Kakuzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beneke can pounce on him.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Beneke throws a wild body kick that Kakuzo sees coming a mile off.
Kakuzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beneke throws the left hand but Kakuzo avoids the punch easily.
Kakuzo misses with a head kick.
Kakuzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beneke lands a jab to Kakuzo's midsection.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kakuzo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Beneke tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Beneke manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beneke wants to break free but Kakuzo has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beneke.
Beneke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kakuzo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Beneke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kakuzo has a takedown stuffed.
Kakuzo scores with the left hand. Beneke knows he should have avoided that one.
Beneke misses with a left hand
and Kakuzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakuzo slips under a jab.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses.
Kakuzo throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Kakuzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kakuzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kakuzo blocks a jab.
Beneke slips a jab from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kakuzo punishes Beneke's body with a nice straight punch.
Kakuzo slips under a jab.
Beneke catches Kakuzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kakuzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakagome Kakuzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke misses with a hook. Kakuzo ducked under it nicely.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakuzo.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Kakuzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Kakuzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Kakuzo off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Beneke catches Kakuzo right on the button with a cross.
Beneke misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Kakuzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakuzo.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Kakuzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kakuzo misses its intended target.
Kakuzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Kakuzo staying out of range there.
Kakuzo throws a fast counter high kick but Beneke manages to duck under it in time.
Kakuzo misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beneke.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kakuzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beneke scores with a kick to the body.
Kakuzo looks to land a combination but Beneke avoids it well.
Beneke jabs Kakuzo right on the nose. Kakuzo blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Beneke tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beneke, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 164
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Beneke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Porto takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke moves out of range as Porto strikes.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Porto throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Porto.
Sloppy strikes from Beneke. Those never looked like landing.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Porto moved out of range nicely.
Porto feints the counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Porto shoots in for a takedown but Beneke shows good takedown defense.
Porto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke with a nice cross.
Beneke defending well as Porto loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Porto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Porto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Porto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porto prevents Beneke from improving his position.
Porto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Porto connects with a nice short shot to Beneke's temple.
Porto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beneke's head.
Porto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beneke's head.
Beneke is trying to stand up here but Porto is controlling him well.
Porto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beneke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet.
Beneke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Beneke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Porto.
Porto lands strikes from half guard.
Porto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Porto trying to control from Beneke's half guard. Beneke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Porto stops Beneke from standing up.
Porto landing with the ground and pound.
Porto won't allow Beneke to get back to his feet. #ES#
Beneke pushes Porto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Porto misses.
Beneke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto lands a jab.#T3#
Beneke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
letting Porto counter with a right hand.
Beneke scores with a jab. Porto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Porto throws a combination. Beneke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Porto misses the target.
Beneke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Porto tries to counter it with a takedown but Beneke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke lands a body shot.
Porto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Porto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke slips under a jab from Porto.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Porto moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Porto's head but Porto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A big left from Beneke misses.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porto but Porto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porto.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beneke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beneke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beneke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porto on the side of the head.
Porto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beneke misses with a hook. Porto ducked under it nicely.
Beneke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Porto punishes Beneke's body with a nice straight punch.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Porto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Porto misses with a body shot.
Porto throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
Beneke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porto's head backwards.
Porto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke throws a hook but Porto blocks it.
Porto throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Beneke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Beneke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beneke cracks Porto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Porto with the counter takedown but Beneke avoids it easily.
A left lands for Beneke.
Porto cracks Beneke with an open hand slap.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Porto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Porto loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke misses with a hook. Porto ducked under it nicely.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Porto lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Porto throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Porto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Porto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Porto with a nice cross.
Beneke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beneke slips under a jab from Porto.
Beneke throws a leg kick
and Porto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Porto misses.
Beneke misses with a body shot
and Porto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Porto misses with a wild body shot.
Beneke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Porto needs to keep his hands up - Beneke had a free shot at his head there.
Porto just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Porto.
Porto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke scores with a jab. Porto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Porto throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
Porto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porto.
Beneke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beneke slips a jab from Porto.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Porto saw that one coming.
Beneke connects with a crisp jab.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porto.
Nice sprawl there from Beneke as Porto shoots in.
Porto throws a big shot that misses.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porto connects with a body shot.
Porto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Porto.
Beneke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Porto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke moves out of range as Porto strikes.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Porto has time to react.
Porto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.#T3#
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws a hook but Porto blocks it.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Porto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Porto throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke lands an overhand right.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Porto staying out of range there.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Porto.
Porto sizes up Beneke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Porto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke is looking to counter punch.
Porto moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Porto loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Porto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Porto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Beneke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porto manages to avoid it.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Porto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Porto off the cage and back into range.
Porto slips under a jab.
Beneke throws the kick towards the body but Porto avoids it.
Porto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beneke dips to his left and cracks Porto with an uppercut!
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Beneke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1-2. Beneke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Porto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Porto off the cage and back into range.
Porto throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Porto lands with a cross.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Porto's head but Porto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke connects with a nice looking jab.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porto.
Beneke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Porto looks to throw the jab but Beneke is out of range.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Porto.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Porto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Porto throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke with the inside leg kick.
Beneke throws a low kick, looking for Porto's leg but Porto calmly moves out of range.
Jab by Beneke.
A jab from Porto misses.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porto. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Porto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porto.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porto throws out the jab.
Beneke throws a hook but Porto avoids it easily.
Beneke cracks Porto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beneke works the jab nicely.
Beneke tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Beneke misses
and Porto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Porto.
Porto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Porto misses with a looping right.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Porto.
Porto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nero Porto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Porto.
Porto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Porto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Porto throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Porto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porto lands a jab to Beneke's midsection.
Beneke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Porto misses the target.
Beneke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Porto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porto.
Beneke lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Porto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Porto moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Porto.
Porto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Porto moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke misses with a hook. Porto ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Porto counters with a single leg into guard. Beneke didn't expect that.
Beneke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porto is in close to Beneke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Porto prevents Beneke from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Beneke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Porto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Beneke coming out on top.
Porto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Porto moved out of range.
Porto ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Beneke lands with a right hand.
Beneke staying out of range there.#T4#
Beneke lands the left hand.
A big right from Porto misses.
Beneke cracks Porto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Porto.
Beneke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Porto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Porto moved out of range.
Porto ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
A big left from Porto misses.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porto.
Porto misses with a looping right.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beneke, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RISE 154
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Blood.#CL2#
Blood closes the distance and clinches.
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blood pushes off an throws an elbow but Beneke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.
Beneke jumps guard but Blood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beneke missing with knees to the body.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beneke's elbow.
Good body shot from Blood.
Blood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beneke or not.
Beneke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blood has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blood to keep the fight standing.
Blood lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beneke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Blood fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Blood darts in and clinches Beneke up against the cage.
Blood prevents Beneke from breaking the clinch.
Blood working aggressively here. #T1#
Blood lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Blood.
Blood working aggressively here.
Blood lands with a left to the head.
Blood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Beneke.
A short right from Blood.
Blood pushes Beneke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beneke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blood.
Blood has Beneke pressed against the cage, preventing Beneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.
Beneke is looking to break free of the clinch but Blood has double underhooks.
Beneke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Blood lands a body punch.
Beneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Nice body punch from Blood.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Beneke can't break the clinch.
Beneke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Beneke breaks the clinch.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch but Beneke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Blood moves away and avoids it.
Blood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Blood doesn't manage to clinch there - Beneke circles away.
Blood looks to land a combination but Beneke avoids it well.
Beneke connects with a jab.
Beneke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blood swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Blood slips a straight right by Beneke.
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beneke.
Blood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beneke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke throws a leg kick but Blood checks it. #CL2#
Beneke gets tackled into the cage by Blood. Blood maintains the clinch.
Beneke blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Blood clinches with his opponent.
Beneke wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood is working Beneke over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Blood.
Blood gets through Beneke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beneke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blood smiles and moves away.
Blood tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Blood moves into range and clinches up with Beneke.
Blood digs a right hand into Beneke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beneke's gas tank.
Beneke is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blood.
Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blood presses Beneke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benekes head.
Blood works on Beneke's body with a couple of short punches.
Blood scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Blood - that landed with a thud.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Blood digs a right hand into Beneke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beneke's gas tank.
Blood tries to throw a body punch but Beneke avoids it by throwing Blood back against the cage. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
Nice body punch from Blood.
Blood lands a nice shot to the body.
Beneke tries to break the clinch but Blood is controlling the position.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Beneke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beneke tries to break free but Blood pushes him back against the cage.
Blood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Beneke tries to pull guard but Blood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Beneke can't break the clinch.
Blood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blood gets through Beneke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beneke tries to break free but Blood pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Beneke takes a shot to the head.
Blood prevents Beneke from breaking the clinch.
Blood throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raining Blood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blood tries to clinch there but Beneke circles away.
Beneke stuns Blood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beneke misses with a hook. Blood ducked under it nicely.
Blood blocks a jab.
Blood tries to clinch there but Beneke circles away. #CL2#
Blood clinches up with Beneke and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Beneke blocking some punches.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Beneke.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Blood.
Blood tries to throw a body punch but Beneke avoids it by throwing Blood back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blood. #TD#
Beneke jumps guard and drags Blood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blood stops Beneke from standing up.
Blood wants to stand and escape but instead Beneke has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Beneke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beneke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beneke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Beneke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beneke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Beneke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beneke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beneke stops Blood from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Beneke 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.
Blood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beneke is controlling him.
Blood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beneke stops Blood from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blood can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Beneke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beneke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Blood ducks down to avoid it.
Blood throws a series of punches but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Blood counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blood pushes off an throws an elbow but Beneke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beneke tries to pull guard but Blood won't allow it.
Raining Blood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beneke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blood walks away with a smile on his face. Beneke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beneke circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3##CL2#
Blood rushes Beneke and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Blood.
A short right from Blood.
Beneke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beneke has had enough of the clinch but Blood keeps him there for the moment.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
Beneke is trying to pull guard but Blood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood misses with an elbow over the top.
Beneke is trying to push Blood away but Blood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Blood.
Blood has Beneke pressed against the cage, preventing Beneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood tries to work over Beneke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blood lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Beneke's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Beneke breaks the clinch. #T4#
Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Blood rushes Beneke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beneke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blood throws an elbow that misses.
Beneke is trying to drag Blood to the mat but Blood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beneke is trying to break the clinch but Blood has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
Blood misses with a body punch.
Blood scores with a hook to the body.
Beneke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blood misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Blood lands a shot to the body.
Blood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raining Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Beneke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Blood rushes Beneke and presses him up against the cage.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beneke's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Beneke has been cut.
Beneke wants to break free but Blood has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
Beneke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beneke is trying to break the clinch but Blood has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Blood.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beneke's brow.
Blood gets through Beneke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blood lands an elbow that stopped Beneke in his tracks for a moment.
Beneke takes a shot to the head.
Blood lands with a short shot to the head.
Beneke blocking some punches.
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 Blood fails to land.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
Beneke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beneke blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blood.
Beneke is trying to break free.
Blood gets through Beneke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Beneke is rocked!
Beneke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Beneke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blood moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke throws a low kick, looking for Blood's leg but Blood calmly moves out of range.
Blood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch but Beneke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Blood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beneke thinking.
Blood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Blood clinches.
Blood tries to work over Beneke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blood working aggressively here. #T2#
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Beneke jumps guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Beneke manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood lands a right hand.
Blood tries to throw a body punch but Beneke avoids it by throwing Blood back against the cage.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood misses with an elbow over the top.
Blood is leaning against Beneke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beneke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blood smiles and moves away.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke closes the distance and clinches up with Blood, looking for a takedown. Beneke pushes Blood against the cage but Blood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beneke moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood slips under a jab.
Blood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Blood's shoulder, as Blood tries to avoid the shot.
Blood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beneke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raining Blood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Blood has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3##TD#
Beneke drags the fight down to the ground.
Blood wants to stand and escape but instead Beneke has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Beneke won't allow Blood to get back to his feet.
Beneke postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it. #SUB#
Beneke 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.
Blood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beneke pushes down on Blood's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Beneke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Beneke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raining Blood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
Beneke decides to stand and escape the position.
Beneke misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Blood closes the distance and pushes Beneke back into the cage.
Blood has Beneke pressed against the cage, preventing Beneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beneke has had enough of the clinch but Blood keeps him there for the moment.
Mark Beneke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke tries to circle away but Blood has him pinned against the cage.
Beneke is trying to break free.
Blood cracks Beneke with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Blood.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raining Blood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blood 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raining Blood!
Raining Blood thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 145
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Artic scores with a one two! Beneke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Artic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Beneke coming out on top.
Artic misses with a looping left.
Beneke defending well as Artic loads up on a big left hand.
Artic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Artic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Artic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke jabs Artic right on the nose. Artic blinks but takes it well.
Artic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Artic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Artic misses with a few strikes there.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Artic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artic missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artic connects with the punch.
A left lands for Beneke.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Artic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beneke won't be happy with that.
Beneke regains half guard, as Artic was trying to land strikes.
Artic 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.#T1#
Artic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beneke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beneke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artic.
Nice strikes from Artic there.
Artic lands strikes from half guard.
Artic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beneke's head. #ES2#
Beneke has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Artic is on him like a limpet, forcing Beneke back against the cage.
Beneke takes a shot to the head.
Artic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artic tries to stall but Beneke uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Beneke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Artic uses from the top position.
Beneke wants to stand but Artic is controlling the position.
Artic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beneke's head.#T2#
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Artic is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Beneke kicks Artic off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Artic under the eye.
Artic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beneke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Artic!
Artic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneke under the eye.
Beneke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Artic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beneke tests Artic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beneke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Artic misses with the combination. #TD#
Artic shoots in and bounces Beneke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Artic wants to control from the top but Beneke keeps moving. #T3#
Artic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Artic won't allow Beneke to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Beneke has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Artic is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Artic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Artic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A right-left combo lands from Artic.
Artic ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke throws a body kick that misses.
Beneke lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Artic. #TD#
Artic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beneke sprawls well initially but Artic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Beneke pushes Artic off and gets back to his feet.
Artic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
No joy there for Artic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Artic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Artic. #TD#
Artic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beneke pushes Artic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Artic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artic throws an elbow but Beneke slips to the side and avoids it well.
Artic prevents Beneke from escaping the position.
Artic working the ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beneke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lav Artic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Artic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Artic is out of range.
Beneke connects with a looping right hand.
Beneke works Artic's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Artic there.
Artic tries a low kick but Beneke avoids it.
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beneke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Artic's shoulder, as Artic tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Artic off the cage and back into range.
Artic throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke slips under a jab from Artic.
Artic misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artic blocks a jab.
Artic misses with a few strikes there.
Artic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Artic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beneke circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Beneke misses with a head kick. #T1#
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beneke lands with a hook. Artic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beneke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Artic will feel that in the morning.
Artic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Artic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
Jab from Beneke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artic. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artic throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Lav Artic is winning the standup battle so far.
Artic takes one to the chin there.
Beneke lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Artic is rocked!
Artic leaves his chin hanging out and Beneke seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Artic crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Jab from Parker.
Parker slips under a jab from Beneke.
Parker moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Beneke works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parker.
Beneke with a hook.
Parker's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beneke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
A big left from Parker misses.
Beneke shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Beneke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Beneke lands with a hook. Parker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Beneke misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Beneke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beneke cracks Parker with a good jab.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Beneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Parker slips a straight right by Beneke.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Beneke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parker throws a right hand that Beneke ducks under and follows up with a left that Beneke also avoids with ease.
Beneke throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Beneke misses with a body shot
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Beneke thinks about countering with a body kick.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke connects with a single shot there.
Beneke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beneke throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Beneke misses with a combination
and Parker counters with a three punch combo that has Beneke backing up. Beneke nods at Parker to acknowledge the strikes.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beneke misses with a left hand
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Beneke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Parker throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Parker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beneke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker 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.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Beneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker throws out a counter right but Beneke avoids it with no problem.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parker walks into a jab.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker misses the jab.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Beneke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke connects with a looping right hand.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Beneke misses the body punch
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Parker lands a glancing blow to the side of Beneke's head.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Beneke catches Parker right on the button with a cross.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker blocks a head kick by Beneke.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke misses with a right hand
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Beneke throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neil Parker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Beneke connects with a right hand. Parker shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Beneke.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke lands with a kick to the temple. Parker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Parker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beneke with a body shot.
Parker misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
Beneke defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beneke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Parker. Those never looked like landing.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Beneke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beneke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beneke connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker throws a counter combo.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.#T2#
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Beneke blocks a low kick nicely.
Beneke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke slips a straight right by Parker.
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Good shot there by Beneke.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beneke lands with a kick to the ribs.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Parker.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beneke finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker misses with a double jab. #T4#
Beneke misses with a wild body shot.
Beneke throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke stalks Parker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parker's face. Parker staggers backwards, shaken.
Parker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big left from Parker misses.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beneke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Beneke 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. 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#
Beneke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Beneke misses its intended target.
Parker throws out a counter right but Beneke avoids it with no problem.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Parker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Beneke lands an overhand right.
Beneke misses with a hook
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker slips under a jab from Beneke.
Beneke scores with a jab. Parker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parker scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Beneke jabs Parker right on the nose. Parker blinks but takes it well.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Beneke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke catches Parker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beneke throws a lazy body kick
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.#T2#
Parker misses with a looping left.
Parker swinging wildly here.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Parker moves out of range as Beneke throws a body kick.
Parker is looking for the big counter here.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Beneke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beneke feints a jab promting Parker to slip. Beneke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Parker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Parker thuds his right hand into Beneke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beneke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker swinging wildly here.
Parker tries to work over Beneke's front leg with a kick but Beneke checks it.
Nice body kick there by Beneke.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Beneke had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beneke.
Beneke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Beneke scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Beneke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beneke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker blocks a jab.

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 Mark Beneke.
I think Beneke 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Neil Parker!
Neil Parker made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Beneke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke scores with a jab.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Romano moved out of range.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Romano thuds a left hand into Beneke's body.
Romano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beneke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano tries to clinch there but Beneke circles away.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Romano's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Romano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beneke duly obliges. #T1#
Romano moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romano lands a glancing blow to the side of Beneke's head.
Romano moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Romano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke throws a solid leg kick but Romano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beneke.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Beneke misses with a left hand
and Romano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano cracks a nice hook into Beneke's ribs.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
Beneke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Romano.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Beneke is rocked!
Beneke works the jab nicely.#T2#
Beneke misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Romano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beneke! Romano lets Beneke back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Beneke is looking to chop away at Romano's legs.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
Romano slips under a jab from Beneke.
Romano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Romano darts in and clinches Beneke up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benekes head.
A right handed body shot lands from Romano.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Beneke wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
Romano pushes Beneke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beneke wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.
Beneke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Beneke backwards. #T3#
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benekes head.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beneke's elbow.
Romano works on Beneke's body with a couple of short punches.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beneke's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Beneke manages to pull guard.
Beneke wants to stand but Romano is controlling the position.
Beneke is trying to keep Romano in close.
Romano stops Beneke from standing up. #T4#
Romano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beneke wants to stand up but Romano is controlling him.
Beneke is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano 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#
Romano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Romano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a takedown attempt - Romano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beneke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romano misses the jab.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Muenster Romano is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Romano sends Beneke crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romano is motioning to the referee to let Beneke up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke looks up at the clock. Bad move! Romano lands a right hand from hell, dropping Beneke. Romano pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
A relieved looking Muenster Romano 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: RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Dukic. No joy for Beneke on that attempt.
Dukic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dukic avoids the body shot from Beneke.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukic misses the target.
Dukic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
letting Dukic counter with a right hand.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Beneke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dukic tries to clinch up but Beneke circles away and keeps his distance.
Beneke misses with a wild body shot.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Dukic.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Dukic's shoulder, as Dukic tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Beneke misses its intended target.
Dukic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Dukic misses.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beneke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dukic circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Dukic takes the fight into the clinch.
Beneke takes a shot to the head.
Beneke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dukic has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beneke.
Dukic lands a hook that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Beneke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beneke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dukic swings wildly with an uppercut but Beneke uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beneke misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Beneke scores with a four punch combination!
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Dukic takes the fight into the clinch.
Dukic misses with a punch on the inside.
Dukic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Beneke manages to break the clinch.
Beneke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dukic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dukic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dukic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Dukic misses with a straight left.
Beneke lands a jab.
Beneke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dukic ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Dukic wants to clinch up but Beneke keeps it at a distance.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Dukic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dukic fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Dukic slips a straight right by Beneke.
Beneke throws the left hand but Dukic avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Beneke misses its intended target.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Dukic moves into range and clinches up with Beneke.
Dukic misses with some punches.
Beneke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dukic has him pressed against the cage.
Beneke is trying to break free.
Dukic has a couple of punches blocked by Beneke.
Dukic working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dukic.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.
Dukic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dukic lands a nice uppercut.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.
Dukic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dukic misses with some punches.
Beneke blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Beneke manages to break the clinch.
Beneke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Dukic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
A little feinted left hand from Dukic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dukic tries to clinch but Beneke moves out of range.
Dukic slips a straight right by Beneke.
Dukic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Dukic saw that one coming.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Dukic off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Dukic's shoulder, as Dukic tries to avoid the shot.
Dukic moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Beneke keeps the fight on the outside.
Beneke throws a jab when Dukic was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dukic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dukic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beneke misses with a double jab.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Dukic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Dukic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dukic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Dukic tries to clinch but Beneke is having none of it.
Beneke throws the left hand but Dukic avoids the punch easily.
Beneke throws a hook but Dukic avoids it easily.
Dukic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke 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.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Dukic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dukic but Dukic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beneke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Dukic slips under a jab.
Dukic is looking to clinch. #T1#
Dukic misses with a looping left.
Dukic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukic manages to avoid it.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dukic moves away.
Dukic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukic was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
Beneke lands a slapping body shot.
Beneke misses with a hook. Dukic ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dukic, as that shot connected. #CL#
Dukic darts in and clinches Beneke up against the cage.#BC2#
Beneke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Dukic moves away and avoids it.
Beneke misses with a hook. Dukic ducked under it nicely.
Dukic connects with a nice looking jab.
Dukic moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dukic defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukic moves in looking to clinch but Beneke pushes him off.
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukic manages to avoid it.
Beneke misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Beneke.
Dukic moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Dukic checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Dukic tries to clinch but Beneke is having none of it.
Beneke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dukic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beneke has time to react.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Dukic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beneke.
Beneke cracks Dukic with an open hand slap.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Dukic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Dukic.
An attempted straight right counter from Dukic misses the target.#T3##CL#
Dukic has Beneke up against the cage in a clinch.
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Beneke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beneke is trying to push Dukic away but Dukic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dukic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beneke is trying to break the clinch but Dukic has him pressed against the cage.
Dukic working aggressively here.
Dukic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dukic fails to land. #BC2#
Beneke breaks from the clinch.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Dukic tries to clinch but Beneke moves out of range.
Dukic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dukic tries to clinch but Beneke is having none of it.
Beneke misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Dukic misses the target.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Dukic counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke misses with a low kick as Dukic jumps back.
Beneke swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukic.
Beneke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dukic tries to counter with a takedown but Beneke is quick to defend against it.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Dukic's head but Dukic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beneke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Beneke circles away.
Dukic defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Dukic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dukic to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Beneke misses its intended target.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beneke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dukic is looking to clinch but Beneke is avoiding it.
Beneke lands a leg kick that knocks Dukic off balance momentarily.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Dukic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Dukic drives through and clinches with Beneke against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Beneke's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Beneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beneke keeps the fight on the outside.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Dukic moved out of range.#CL#
Dukic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beneke, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beneke throws a hook but Dukic blocks it.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Dukic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Dukic is looking to clinch but Beneke is avoiding it.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Dukic.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beneke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Dukic.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Beneke circles away.
Dukic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dukic tries to clinch but Beneke is having none of it. #CL#
Dukic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dukic managing to block the knees to the body from Beneke.
Dukic prevents Beneke from breaking the clinch.
Beneke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Beneke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beneke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dukic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Beneke is avoiding it.
Beneke throws a head kick but Dukic moves out of range.
Beneke avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Dukic with a jab.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Dukic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beneke lands a two punch combo.
Dukic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Beneke is avoiding it.
A jab from Beneke misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dukic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Dukic's shoulder, as Dukic tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beneke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Dukic counters with a straight right hand.
Dukic moves out of range of the leg kick from Beneke.
Dukic is looking to counter punch.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Beneke circles away.
Dukic moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Dukic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beneke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Dukic moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dukic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Dukic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beneke swings for the body but Dukic moves out of range.
Dukic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beneke swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dukic counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beneke.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Beneke circles away. #T4#
Dukic slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Dukic.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukic.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beneke.
Beneke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Dukic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dukic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dukic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dukic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beneke's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Beneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruno Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beneke swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beneke 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke 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.

Event: RISE 118
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Beneke throws a head kick but Dickus moves out of range.
Dickus misses with a low kick.
Beneke moves out of range as Dickus strikes.
Beneke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dickus is able to avoid easily.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke works over Dickus's head and body with a nice combination.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Beneke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dickus's sensitive parts.
Beneke slips a straight right by Dickus.
Beneke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beneke throws a big counter combination but Dickus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dickus throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dickus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beneke. Beneke obviously looking to wear him down.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dickus blocks a head kick by Beneke.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dickus under the eye.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Dickus moved out of range.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke with the inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dickus 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.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickus was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
Dickus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beneke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickus counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickus closes the distance and clinches up with Beneke, looking for a takedown. Dickus pushes Beneke against the cage but Beneke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beneke lands a slapping body shot.
Beneke throws a jab when Dickus was well out of range.
Beneke misses with a hook to the body
and Dickus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke jabs Dickus right on the nose. Dickus blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Dickus avoids the body shot from Beneke.
Beneke throws out a leg kick but Dickus moves out of range and Beneke only half commits.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dickus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beneke - the referee stops the clock and Dickus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beneke. Dickus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dickus moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Dickus thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice jab there from Beneke.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickus misses with a body kick.
Dickus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dickus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beneke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Dickus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Dickus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Dickus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beneke with a nice cross.#T3#
A big left from Dickus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickus. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Dickus manages to avoid it.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Dickus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beneke.
Dickus walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Beneke misses.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Dickus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beneke.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dickus momentarily.
Dickus throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dickuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick from Dickus.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Dickus seems unphased. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Dickus slips the punch.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Dickus slips the punch.
Dickus flicks out a counter leg kick but Beneke steps away.
Dickus staying out of range there.
Dickus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dickus shoots in for a takedown but Beneke shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Beneke misses its intended target.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickus moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke misses with a hook
letting Dickus counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook but Dickus blocks it.
Dickus throws out a counter right but Beneke avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke misses the jab.
Dickus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke throws the left hand but Dickus avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Beneke misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dickus moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Dickus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beneke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dickus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beneke defending well though.
Dickus with the ground and pound but Beneke uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickus is looking to work some ground and pound but Beneke has wrist control.
Beneke is wriggling around but Dickus manages to pass to half guard.
Dickus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB2#
Dickus seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Beneke has recovered full guard.
Dickus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Dickus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beneke wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beneke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dickus is controlling him. #ES#
Beneke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickus.
Beneke misses with a straight right. #T2#
Beneke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dickus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Dickus is out of range.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Dickus moves out of range.
A cross from Beneke lands.
Dickus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beneke.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickus feints a counter leg kick.
Beneke throws the left hand but Dickus avoids the punch easily.
Dickus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickus slips under a jab.
Beneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dickus scrambles back to his feet.
Beneke throws a front kick aimed at Dickus's knee but Dickus avoids it well.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beneke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dickus back to the cage. Beneke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good shot there by Beneke.#T3#
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickus.
Dickus with the counter takedown but Beneke avoids it easily.
Dickus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Dickus counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Dickus counters with a single leg into guard. Beneke didn't expect that.
Dickus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickus can do to turn this around?
Beneke wants to stand and escape but Dickus is having none of it. #ES#
Beneke has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dickus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dickus wants to take the fight to the mat but Beneke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickus throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
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!
Dickus staying out of range there.
Dickus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickus.
Beneke misses with a hook. Dickus ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Dickus lands a leg kick that knocks Beneke off balance momentarily.
Dickus throws a wild body kick that Beneke sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Dickus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dickus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dickus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke throws a hook but Dickus blocks it.
Beneke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beneke.
Beneke throws a front kick that sends Dickus stumbling back into the cage.
Dickus misses with a left hand
and Beneke counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
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 Beneke misses.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickus! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Dickus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickus moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke takes a swing at Dickus's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Dickus didn't see that one coming.
Beneke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickus motions for Beneke to come forward. Dickus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickus staying out of range there.
Dickus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beneke with a jab.
Beneke throws a push kick but Dickus slaps the foot to one side.
Dickus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Dickus loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.#T1#
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Dickus moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Dickus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beneke sizes up Dickus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dickus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beneke connects with a leg kick.
Beneke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dickus's sensitive parts.
Dickus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dickus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Dickus slips a jab from Beneke.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
Beneke connects with a jab.
Beneke throws a hook but Dickus avoids it easily.
Dickus flicks out a counter leg kick but Beneke steps away.
Beneke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickus.
Dickus ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.#T2#
Dickus darts in looking for a takedown but Beneke gets double underhooks and turns Dickus into the cage.
Dickus moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke throws the left hand but Dickus avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dickus. No joy for Beneke on that attempt.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Dickus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Beneke checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Dickus looks for a takedown but Beneke sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Beneke. #T3#
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Dickus moved out of range.
Beneke misses with a series of wild punches.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Dickus counter with a right hand.
Dickus misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
Beneke slips a straight right by Dickus.
Beneke connects with the punch.
Beneke throws a leg kick but Dickus moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dickus 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 Beneke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beneke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickus misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Beneke scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Beneke throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickus counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickus shoots in looking for a takedown but Beneke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dickus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggus Dickus.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Dickus moves away and avoids it.
Beneke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Dickus shoots in for a double leg but Beneke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beneke misses with a kick to the body.
Dickus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Dickus.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dickus, as that shot connected.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Dickus counters with a straight right hand.
Dickus ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Biggus Dickus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beneke 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke 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.

Event: RISE 107: McAlroy v Aspect II
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Ahearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke cracks Ahearn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beneke looks to throw a body kick
and Ahearn counters with a left and a right that stings Beneke.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Beneke connects with the punch.
Ahearn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beneke back to the cage. Ahearn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ahearn blocks a jab.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahearn off the cage and back into range.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ahearn counter with a right hand.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
Beneke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beneke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahearn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beneke at a distance.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Ahearn's head but Ahearn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn unleashes a big counter combination but Beneke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
Ahearn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beneke lands a nice looking body kick.
Beneke works over Ahearn's head and body with a nice combination.
Ahearn ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke tests Ahearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beneke slips a jab from Ahearn.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Ahearn counters with a nice body shot.
Beneke throws a hook but Ahearn blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
Beneke moves out of range as Ahearn strikes.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Ahearn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Ahearn's head back.
Ahearn lands a jab to Beneke's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
A nice side step and Ahearn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beneke lands an overhand right.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Ahearn avoids them all with ease.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahearn.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Beneke tries for a takedown but Ahearn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beneke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beneke misses with the combination.
Ahearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Beneke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beneke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Ahearn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beneke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beneke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beneke throws a combination that misses
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahearn cracks Beneke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahearn looks to land a right hand but Beneke moved out of range.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beneke lands a head shot.
Ahearn looks to throw the jab but Beneke is out of range.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahearn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beneke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Beneke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Beneke throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Beneke coming out on top.
Beneke with a hook.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beneke misses with a hook
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahearn misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahearn digs a good body shot into Beneke's ribs.
Ahearn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Beneke.
Beneke is looking to slow Ahearn down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ahearn throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Beneke tests Ahearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tobias Ahearn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beneke throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn lands a right hook to the body.
Beneke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Ahearn throws out a counter right but Beneke avoids it with no problem.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahearn.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahearn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beneke backs up against the cage.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Ahearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beneke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beneke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
Beneke misses with a left hand
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Beneke is rocked!
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Beneke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahearn doesn't seem phased though.
Ahearn lands a right hook to the body.
Ahearn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beneke walks into a left hand.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Beneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Beneke is looking to counter punch.
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Beneke throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beneke.
Beneke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahearn counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahearn.
Ahearn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beneke with a body shot.#T2#
A head kick by Beneke misses
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beneke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahearn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beneke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahearn defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Ahearn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beneke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ahearn slips a jab from Beneke.
Ahearn scores with a jab. Beneke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beneke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahearn is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Ahearn slips a jab from Beneke.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahearn.
Beneke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ahearn avoids it.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Beneke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab.
Beneke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahearn is out of range.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Ahearn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahearn scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahearn misses the target.
Beneke throws a hook but Ahearn avoids it easily.
Ahearn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Ahearn counters with a straight right hand.
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
Ahearn slips under a jab from Beneke.#T4#
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahearn throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Beneke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahearn doesn't seem phased though.
Beneke throws a jab when Ahearn was well out of range.
Ahearn throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahearn scores with a four punch combination!
Beneke misses with a hook
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Beneke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Ahearn works over Beneke's head and body with a nice combination.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahearn works over Beneke's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Beneke.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn 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#
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Ahearn throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Beneke with a nice cross.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Nice shot by Beneke.
Ahearn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beneke at a distance.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Ahearn moved out of range nicely.
Beneke cracks Ahearn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Ahearn scores with a body shot.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beneke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahearn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahearn slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke slips under a jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Ahearn unleashes a big counter combination but Beneke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beneke tries to move into range but Ahearn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahearn lands with a hook. Beneke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Ahearn throws a one two combo.
Ahearn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beneke on the side of the head.
Ahearn gets in close and tags Beneke with a short punch that almost sends Beneke to the mat! Oh Beneke is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ahearn, trying to create some distance but Ahearn rushes him, striking wildly and Beneke goes down! The referee tackles Ahearn into the cage to end the fight! Ahearn is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Beneke takes a swing at Seyama's ribcage but misses.
It appears Seyama was looking to counter with a kick there.
Seyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Seyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Seyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beneke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seyama drops his hands momentarily and Beneke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seyama throws a body shot but no joy.
Seyama checks a low kick from Beneke.
Seyama feinted with a counter takedown.
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Seyama saw that one coming.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Beneke.
Beneke thows a body kick. Seyama tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Beneke misses the shot to the body.
Beneke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beneke misses with a hook. Seyama ducked under it nicely.
Beneke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Seyama throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke cracks Seyama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Seyama misses with a head kick.
Beneke throws a head kick but Seyama moves out of range.
Seyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That kick from Beneke tenderised Seyama's leg. Seyama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beneke lands the left hand.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seyama shoots in for a takedown but Beneke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Seyama avoids them all with ease.
Beneke stuns Seyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beneke cracks Seyama with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Beneke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beneke misses with the combination.
Seyama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beneke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beneke!
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seyama has been working on his balance at Gym Goroshi London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Beneke.
Beneke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seyama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Beneke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beneke wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kado Seyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Seyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seyama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Seyama ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Beneke.
Seyama throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
Seyama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beneke works Seyama's body with a nice hook.
Beneke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Seyama's head but Seyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seyama. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Beneke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beneke scores with a hook.
Seyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beneke feints and then cracks Seyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seyama down.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seyama. Seyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Seyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Seyama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Seyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seyama attempts a counter takedown but Beneke avoids it well and moves away.
Seyama ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke works the jab nicely.
Seyama misses with a left hand
and Beneke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke misses with a head kick.
Seyama throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke with a nice cross.
Seyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beneke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Beneke scores with a four punch combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Beneke.
Seyama 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 punch lands to the side of Seyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seyama slips a straight right by Beneke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that round.
That's time! Seyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beneke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Beneke finds it's target.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Seyama misses.
Seyama walks into a jab.
Seyama walks into a jab.
Seyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beneke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beneke misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Seyama counters with a shoot takedown. Beneke fights it but they end up in guard.

Beneke has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Seyama is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seyama moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Seyama misses the target.
Beneke throws a leg kick #TD#
so Seyama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seyama trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom. #T1#
Seyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beneke is controlling Seyama's posture.
Seyama advances position into side control!#SUB#
Seyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beneke tries to bench press Seyama off him but Seyama keeps the position.
Seyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beneke keeps working.
Beneke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Seyama has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Beneke explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Seyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Beneke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beneke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Seyama tries to counter with a takedown but Beneke is quick to defend against it.
Kado Seyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seyama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beneke throws the left hand but Seyama avoids the punch easily.
Beneke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beneke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seyama walks into a left hand.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seyama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Beneke connects with a nice looking jab.
Seyama walks into a jab.#TD#
Seyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beneke to the ground. Seyama is now in Beneke's guard.#SUB2#
Beneke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seyama defends it easily.
Seyama is pushing down on Beneke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beneke is fighting to maintain full guard but Seyama has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Beneke is defending against the submission attempts here by Seyama.
Beneke pushes Seyama off but Seyama dives into side control.
Beneke is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Seyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beneke keeps working.
Beneke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Seyama is controlling him well.
Beneke is not content to let Seyama control the position.
Beneke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Seyama has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Seyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beneke throws a jab when Seyama was well out of range.
Beneke stuffs the takedown attempt from Seyama. Seyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Seyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seyama throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Good standup being displayed there by Beneke as he connects with a hook.
Seyama slips a straight right by Beneke.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Seyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Seyama moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
A low kick lands for Beneke.
Seyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Seyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seyama misses with a right hand
and Beneke counters with a stiff right hand.
Seyama takes one to the chin there.
Beneke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Seyama shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beneke.
Donk. Beneke catches Seyama right on the button with a cross.
Seyama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Seyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy body kick from Beneke #TD#
and Seyama counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Beneke pushes Seyama off and scrambles back to his feet.
Beneke scores with a nice strike.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seyama misses with a leg kick.
Beneke tries a quick counter leg kick but Seyama is wise to it.
A combination from Beneke does no damage.
Seyama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Seyama slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Beneke.
Seyama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beneke lands a nice shot to the body.
Seyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Beneke.
Seyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seyama scrambles back to his feet.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Seyama ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Seyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beneke cracks Seyama with an open hand slap.
Seyama misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Beneke looks to land a combination. Seyama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck for Seyama with that takedown attempt.
Seyama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Seyama drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Beneke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seyama wants to pass the guard but Beneke is keeping the position.
Seyama wants to control from the top but Beneke keeps moving.
Seyama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beneke on the ground.#T4#
Seyama stops Beneke from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seyama trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom.
Seyama stops Beneke from standing up.
Seyama pushing down on Beneke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beneke connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Seyama prevents Beneke from improving his position.
Beneke is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beneke 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke 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.

Event: RISE 89: Hunt v Leader
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Beneke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aspect has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Aspect blocks a jab.
Aspect seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aspect avoids the body shot from Beneke.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Aspect counters with a stiff right hand.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Beneke tries to get set, Aspect tries to push him back and clinch up but Beneke manages to avoid the attempt.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beneke swings for the body but Aspect moves out of range.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Beneke scores with a jab. Aspect acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beneke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beneke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Aspect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Aspect counters by clinching up.
Beneke takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Beneke is looking to break free of the clinch but Aspect has double underhooks.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Beneke's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Beneke's head.
Beneke is trying to break free.
Beneke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beneke is trying to break the clinch but Aspect has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Aspect breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beneke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aspect walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beneke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aspect slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Aspect tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspect on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Beneke
and Aspect counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Beneke is looking to chop away at Aspect's legs.
Aspect is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alain Aspect is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Aspect counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke 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.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Aspect moved out of range nicely.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Aspect walks into a left hand.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aspect swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
As Beneke tries to get set, Aspect tries to push him back and clinch up but Beneke manages to avoid the attempt.
Beneke with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Aspect slips under a jab.
As Beneke tries to get set, Aspect tries to push him back and clinch up but Beneke manages to avoid the attempt.
Aspect drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.#T3#
Beneke misses with a body kick.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Aspect saw that one coming.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Aspect counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aspect. #BC#
Aspect pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Aspect counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aspect lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mark Beneke has been cut.
Aspect prevents Beneke from breaking the clinch.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Aspect moved out of range.
Aspect swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aspect clobbers Beneke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aspect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Aspect is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beneke.
Aspect lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1-2. Beneke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aspect had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beneke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Aspect didn't see that one coming.
Beneke throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
It looked like Aspect wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Aspect is looking to wear down Beneke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aspect throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke looks for the body kick but Aspect saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aspect is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beneke.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
A quick step to the side and Aspect tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Beneke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Beneke's cut.
That's time! Aspect's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aspect.
Beneke thows a leg kick but Aspect checks it
and Aspect counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beneke manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Beneke gets tackled into the cage by Aspect. Aspect maintains the clinch.
Beneke is trying to break free.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beneke backwards. #BC2#
Beneke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect misses with a straight left.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke throws a low kick but Aspect avoids it.#T1#
Aspect keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beneke lands a high kick!
Beneke throws a series of punches but Aspect avoids them all with ease.
Beneke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Aspect counters by moving into the clinch.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beneke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aspect is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aspect has Beneke pressed against the cage, preventing Beneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aspect avoiding damage. #BC#
Aspect pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beneke looks to land a combination but Aspect avoids it well.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.#T2#
Beneke slips under a jab.
Beneke lands a jab.
Aspect jabs Beneke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspect moves out of range as Beneke throws a body kick.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
Beneke misses the shot to the body.
Beneke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Beneke tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aspect has Beneke pressed against the cage, preventing Beneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aspect lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beneke is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aspect throws an elbow but misses.
Beneke can't break the clinch. #T3#
Beneke is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.
Alain Aspect has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beneke's brow.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beneke's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beneke wants to get back to striking at distance but Aspect won't allow it.
Beneke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aspect lands a left hand.
Beneke is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.#BC#
Aspect escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect blocks a head kick by Beneke.
Aspect staying out of range there.
Beneke tries to land a front kick but Aspect steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beneke misses with the combination. #T4#
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Aspect cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aspect checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Aspect lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aspect counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beneke thinking.
Aspect checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but Aspect shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Aspect gets a clinch.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aspect content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aspect has Beneke pressed against the cage.
Beneke tries to circle away but Aspect has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Beneke'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#
Aspect blocks a jab.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beneke throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.
As Beneke tries to get set, Aspect tries to push him back and clinch up but Beneke manages to avoid the attempt.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aspect under the eye.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Aspect tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beneke manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
Beneke misses with a kick to the body.
Aspect walks into a jab.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aspect staying out of range there.
It looked like Aspect was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beneke.#CL#
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke wants to break free but Aspect has control.
Beneke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aspect to keep the fight standing.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Beneke's head.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect. #T1#
Nice elbow from Aspect.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Beneke is rocked!#BC2#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Aspect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Aspect misses the target.
Aspect walks into a jab.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beneke.
Beneke tries a low kick but Aspect avoids it.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aspect seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Aspect cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Aspect finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke misses with the combination.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Beneke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Aspect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Aspect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aspect showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Aspect tries to counter by clinching up but Beneke breaks away and moves out of range.
Aspect looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Aspect holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Beneke's head.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beneke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but Beneke pushes him off.
Aspect looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aspect slips a straight right by Beneke.
Aspect swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beneke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aspect is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beneke.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke misses with a hook #CL#
and Aspect counters by moving into the clinch.
Beneke is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.#T4#
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beneke takes an elbow to the temple.
Beneke is trying to break the clinch but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
Aspect lands an elbow that stopped Beneke in his tracks for a moment.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke is trying to break the clinch but Aspect is controlling him.#BC2#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspect slips under a jab from Beneke.
Aspect tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beneke manages to circle out of the way.
Beneke dips to his left and cracks Aspect with an uppercut!
No luck for Beneke with that takedown attempt.
Beneke is looking to clinch but Aspect is avoiding it.
Aspect is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beneke.
Aspect gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aspect lands with a good body shot.
Aspect misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aspect 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
A very excited looking Alain Aspect 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: RISE X5
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Majima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Majima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beneke connects with a nice looking jab.
Majima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beneke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Majima is fending him off so far but Beneke persists. Nope, Majima circles away and we're back to standing.
Majima tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Majima's head.
Beneke lands a nice shot that snaps Majima's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Majima. Those never looked like landing.
Majima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Majima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beneke duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Majima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beneke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke with the inside leg kick.
Majima ducks right into an uppercut from Beneke.
Majima throws a jab but it's blocked by Beneke.
Majima tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Majima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beneke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beneke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Majima misses with a combination
and Beneke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Beneke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Majima doesn't seem phased though.
Beneke is looking to slow Majima down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Majima misses.
Majima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goro Majima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majima misses with a two punch combination.
Majima tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beneke.
Beneke tries for a takedown but Majima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Beneke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beneke works Majima's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Majima throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Beneke digs a good body shot into Majima's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Beneke.
Majima looks to land a combination but Beneke avoids it well.
Beneke 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beneke. Majima shrugs it off though.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Majima on the side of the head.
Beneke slips under a jab.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Majima didn't see that one coming.
Beneke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Beneke finds it's target.
Beneke scores with a hook.#T3#
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majima throws out the jab.
Beneke lands a head shot.
Majima swings widly with a right hand
and Beneke counters with an inside leg kick.
Beneke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beneke lands with a hook. Majima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Majima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beneke. Beneke obviously looking to wear him down.
Beneke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been informed that Majima has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Majima. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beneke feints a jab promting Majima to slip. Beneke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Majima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Beneke.
Beneke cracks Majima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Majima walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Majima shakes it off.#T4#
Majima misses with a two punch combination.
Beneke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Majima shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beneke eats them both and turns towards Majima to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majima.
Majima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Majima finds it's target.
Majima misses with a few strikes there.
Majima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beneke 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.
Majima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beneke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Majima manages to avoid it.
Beneke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Majima in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Majima throws a nice looking combination but Beneke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majima throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
Majima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke scores with a head kick. Majima tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Majima swings widly with a right hand
and Majima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
Majima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beneke.
Good standup being displayed there by Beneke as he connects with a hook.
Majima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Beneke.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majima can do to turn this around?
Majima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Beneke.
Majima tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Beneke clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Beneke jumps into guard, dragging Majima to the mat.
Majima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beneke holds on and takes a little breather.
Majima tries to stand but Beneke is controlling from the bottom. #T1##ES#
Beneke pushes Majima off and gets back to his feet.
Beneke connects with a solid leg kick.
Beneke slips a jab and a cross from Majima.
Majima misses with a series of wild punches.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beneke scores with a jab.
Beneke sizes up Majima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Majima's head back.
Beneke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Majima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Majima in his tracks.
Beneke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Majima eats them both and turns towards Beneke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Beneke has a takedown stuffed.
Majima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Majima scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Beneke.
Nice defenses there by Beneke.
Beneke tries to counter by clinching up but Majima breaks away and moves out of range.
Majima scores with a sloppy right hand. Beneke should have avoided that one.
Beneke cracks Majima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Majima.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke throws a nice head kick!
Majima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beneke lands a body shot.
Beneke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beneke slips a jab from Majima.
Majima 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.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Majima.
A swing and a miss from Majima.
Majima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beneke sizes up Majima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beneke dips to his left and cracks Majima with an uppercut!
Majima misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Beneke has managed to clinch. #BC#
Beneke manages to break the clinch.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Majima shakes it off.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Beneke finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke connects with a looping right hand.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majima.#T4#
Beneke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Majima walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
A jab from Beneke finds it's way through Majima's defenses. #CL#
Beneke has managed to clinch.
Beneke lands an uppercut.#BC#
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Majima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Majima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beneke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beneke catches Majima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beneke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Majima. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Majima throws a series of punches but Beneke moves out of range.
Majima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Majima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke sizes up Majima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Beneke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Majima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goro Majima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beneke slips a straight right by Majima.
Majima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beneke. Beneke obviously looking to wear him down.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Majima seems unphased.
Majima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beneke shoots for a takedown but Majima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Majima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Majima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Majima has time to react.
Majima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke keeps Majima at a distance using the push kick.
Beneke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke cracks Majima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beneke catches Majima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Majima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Majima slips a jab from Beneke.
Majima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beneke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beneke cracks Majima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Majima momentarily.
Majima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Majima misses.
Sloppy strikes from Majima. Those never looked like landing.
Majima takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Majima's body. Majima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Majima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beneke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majima swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Beneke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Majima but Majima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Majima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Majima.
Majima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beneke finds it's way round the side to connect with Majima's head.
Majima throws a series of punches but Beneke moves out of range.
Majima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beneke counters with a stiff right hand.
Beneke cracks Majima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beneke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Majima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Beneke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majima.
Beneke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Majima takes a step back to recover.
Majima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majima swinging wildly here.
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Beneke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Majima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Majima throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Beneke scores with a four punch combination!
Majima misses with a series of wild punches.
Beneke delivers a nice body kick.
Majima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Beneke finds it's target.
Beneke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Majima is rocked!
Majima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Majima is still on wobbly legs! Can Beneke finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Majima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
Good shot there by Beneke.
Beneke clobbers Majima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goro Majima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke pounces like a tiger and cracks Majima with a vicious hook! Majima is down but not out! Beneke follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Beneke!
After the fight, Mark Beneke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RISE 67:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Mark Beneke has been cut.
Ahearn cracks a nice hook into Beneke's ribs.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahearn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahearn lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Beneke both land. Nice combination.
Ahearn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Beneke is rocked!
A jab from Beneke misses.
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range. #T1#
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahearn.
Beneke takes a swing at Ahearn's ribcage but misses.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahearn tests Beneke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Beneke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn is looking to wear down Beneke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Ahearn counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Ahearn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahearn lands with a good body shot.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Beneke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Ahearn. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
Ahearn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahearn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Ahearn connects with a single shot there.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahearn momentarily.
Ahearn blocks a jab.
Ahearn lands a nice shot that snaps Beneke's head back.
Ahearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Ahearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Ahearn steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Beneke is out on his feet! Ahearn sets himself and nearly takes Beneke's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sonnen darts in and clinches Beneke up against the cage.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.
Sonnen has Beneke pressed against the cage, preventing Beneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Sonnen pulls guard. #SUB2#
Sonnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beneke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beneke trying to move into half guard but instead Sonnen has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB2#
Sonnen drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sonnen seems to have locked his on tight now - Beneke screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sonnen, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Khamzat Sonnen!
A very excited looking Khamzat Sonnen 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: -GFC 5-
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Beneke.
Good exchange - Petrosyan coming out on top.
Petrosyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beneke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Petrosyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Petrosyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Beneke.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Petrosyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a nice body shot.
Petrosyan throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan misses with a wild combination.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrosyans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke slips under a jab from Petrosyan.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Petrosyan cracks Beneke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrosyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Petrosyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrosyan moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Petrosyan's shoulder, as Petrosyan tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beneke takes a swing at Petrosyan's ribcage but misses.
Petrosyan ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Petrosyan.
Beneke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrosyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke tests Petrosyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Beneke lands.
Petrosyan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Petrosyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrosyan. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrosyan throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrosyan is wise to it.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrosyan.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrosyan loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke tries to land a leg kick but Petrosyan saw it coming and moves away.
Petrosyan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrosyan throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Petrosyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrosyan dodges the punch combination from Beneke.
Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.#T3#
Petrosyan misses with a jab to the body
and Beneke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Petrosyan as Beneke shoots in.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrosyan throws a big counter combination but Beneke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beneke lands a jab-cross combination.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Petrosyan is out of range.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrosyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Petrosyan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Petrosyan slips the punch.
Petrosyan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Petrosyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrosyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrosyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Beneke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beneke lands a nice shot that snaps Petrosyan's head back.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Petrosyan. No joy for Beneke on that attempt.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrosyan in his tracks.
Petrosyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrosyan moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Beneke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrosyan misses with a two punch combination.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Beneke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrosyan. Petrosyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beneke throws a low kick, looking for Petrosyan's leg but Petrosyan calmly moves out of range.
Petrosyan misses with a body shot.
Petrosyan moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Petrosyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Beneke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Petrosyan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beneke.
Petrosyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrosyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrosyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.#T1#
Petrosyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrosyan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Petrosyan moved out of range.
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Beneke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrosyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.
Petrosyan walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan ducks right into an uppercut from Beneke.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Petrosyan throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrosyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Petrosyan.
Beneke clobbers Petrosyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Petrosyan throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrosyan slips under a jab.
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
Petrosyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrosyan blocks a leg kick.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Petrosyan's body. Petrosyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Petrosyan's shoulder, as Petrosyan tries to avoid the shot.
Petrosyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Petrosyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrosyan slips a jab from Beneke.#T3#
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrosyan.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Petrosyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrosyan misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrosyan misses its target.
Petrosyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beneke.
Petrosyan drops his hands momentarily and Beneke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Petrosyan.
Beneke throws a right hand that Petrosyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrosyan also avoids with ease.
Beneke throws a front kick aimed at Petrosyan's knee but Petrosyan avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrosyan misses the target.
Beneke shoots in but Petrosyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Beneke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt 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!
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Petrosyan moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrosyan.
A combination from Petrosyan does no damage.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Petrosyan seems unphased.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Petrosyan scores with a nice head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Jab by Beneke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrosyan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beneke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrosyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrosyan misses with a straight left.
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan blocks it.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease.
Petrosyan slips a jab from Beneke.
A quick step to the side and Petrosyan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Beneke. Beautiful body shot.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
A big left from Beneke misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Petrosyan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrosyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beneke!
Beneke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beneke takes a swing at Petrosyan's ribcage but misses.
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Petrosyan throws out a powerful jab.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrosyan ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Petrosyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke misses with a wild body shot.
Petrosyan is looking for a counter combo.
Petrosyan misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrosyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Petrosyan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Petrosyan slips a straight right by Beneke.
Petrosyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beneke circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Petrosyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke connects with a body shot.#T2#
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Petrosyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrosyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke catches Petrosyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Petrosyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Petrosyan's head but Petrosyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Petrosyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Petrosyan throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke defending well as Petrosyan loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Petrosyan counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrosyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrosyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Petrosyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrosyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Petrosyan slips the punch.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Petrosyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrosyan moves away from the strike by Beneke.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Beneke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a series of strikes. Beneke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
Beneke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
enabling Petrosyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Beneke lands a slapping body shot.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke misses the jab.
Petrosyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Petrosyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Petrosyan.
Beneke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrosyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrosyan misses with a double jab.
A combination from Petrosyan does no damage.
Petrosyan throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Giorgio Petrosyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke motions for Petrosyan to come forward. Beneke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beneke 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Our winner, Mark Beneke, 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: -GFC 4-
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
No luck for Burrell with that takedown attempt.
Beneke misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Burrell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Beneke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beneke keeping moving, preventing Burrell from controlling successfully.
Burrell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beneke keeping moving, preventing Burrell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Beneke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burrell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burrell advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell trying to control the position but Beneke is working away.
Beneke defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
The ground and pound from Burrell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Burrell wants to control but Beneke is keeping him busy.
Beneke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Burrell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beneke can't do much from the bottom here.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet.
Beneke is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Beneke is looking for a sweep.
Beneke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Beneke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beneke is letting Burrell control him for a moment. #SUB#
Burrell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Beneke pushes Burrell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burrell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burrell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Beneke tries to escape but Burrell is in control.
Beneke prevents Burrell from moving into mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Burrell.
An elbow from Burrell crashes against the mat.
Beneke pushes Burrell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burrell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burrell is looking to take a break and control but Beneke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beneke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Burrell. #T3#
Beneke is trying to control Burrell's posture but Burrell avoids it.
Burrell cracks Beneke with a big elbow.
Burrell is looking to take a break and control but Beneke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burrell 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.
Burrell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beneke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Burrell wants to control but Beneke is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Burrell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beneke tries to escape but Burrell is in control. #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.
Burrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beneke keeps working. #SUB#
Burrell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beneke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beneke lands a decent little punch to the body.
Beneke struggling a bit here.
Beneke bucks up and tries to throw Burrell off but instead Burrell has got his back!
Beneke trying to get back to his feet but Burrell is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrell misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Burrell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Burrell missing with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Washington Burrell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Beneke drives through with a takedown into Burrell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beneke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burrell is proving hard to escape from.
Burrell trying to control the position.
Beneke wants to stand but Burrell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington Burrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beneke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Beneke looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Burrell uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Beneke.#T1##TD2#
Beneke shoots in and bounces Burrell off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Beneke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burrell is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Burrell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beneke wanted to stand there but Burrell had control of the position.
Beneke trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beneke wants to get up but he can't break Burrell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been informed that Beneke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beneke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burrell goes for a double leg but Beneke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Beneke continues to drive forward.
Beneke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beneke has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Burrell ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Burrell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beneke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burrell's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Beneke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burrell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beneke, into his guard. #REVR#
Burrell won't allow Beneke to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Beneke working for a triangle but Burrell defends it easily.
Beneke trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Beneke is looking for a triangle but Burrell pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burrell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beneke's guard. #SUB#
Burrell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beneke throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Beneke is trying to get back to full guard.
Beneke is trying to stand back up but Burrell is controlling him
Burrell throwing shots but Beneke is blocking nicely.
Burrell is keen to just control but Beneke is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beneke wants to improve his position but Burrell is controlling well. #SUB#
Burrell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beneke sees it coming and defends easily.
Burrell prevents Beneke from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Beneke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Burrell goes for a double leg but Beneke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Beneke continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Beneke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burrell uses from the top position.
Beneke keeping moving, preventing Burrell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Beneke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Burrell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell stays in close to Beneke's body and controls the position.
Burrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Beneke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrell is working Beneke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beneke can do to turn this around?#T1#
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Burrell passes into half guard.
Beneke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burrell trying to mount his opponent but Beneke defends it.
Beneke is staying active underneath Burrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beneke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Beneke is trying to stand up here but Burrell is controlling him well. #SUB#
Burrell is working for a submission of some sort.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burrell tries to clinch there but Beneke circles away.
Burrell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beneke defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke lands with a hook. Burrell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burrell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke throws a hook but Burrell avoids it easily.
Burrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beneke. #T3#
Beneke slaps away a takedown attempt from Burrell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Washington Burrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beneke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Burrell is rocked!
Beneke walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Burrell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Beneke swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Burrell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Beneke!
A relieved looking Mark Beneke 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: -GFC 3-
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Beneke scores with a nice strike.
Beneke moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Beneke against the cage.
Beneke takes an elbow to the temple.
Beneke blocks the elbow strike.
Beneke blocks the elbow strike.
Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dvalishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Beneke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Beneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Beneke controls his hands.
Beneke blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Dvalishvili throws an elbow that misses.
Dvalishvili keeps control of Beneke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dvalishvili is pushing Beneke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Beneke dodges an elbow strike from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dvalishvili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Beneke has been cut.
Beneke tries to pull guard but Dvalishvili forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Beneke pulls guard. #T2#
Dvalishvili 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beneke is trying to control the position but Dvalishvili postures up.
Dvalishvili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Dvalishvili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beneke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dvalishvili has managed to get both his arms back between Beneke's legs - danger averted.
Beneke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dvalishvili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Dvalishvili has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Beneke wants to stand up but Dvalishvili is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beneke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beneke misses with a leg kick.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Beneke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Beneke keeps it at a distance.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beneke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dvalishvili rushes Beneke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
Beneke avoiding damage as Dvalishvili throws knees to the body.
Beneke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Dvalishvili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dvalishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Beneke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dvalishvili takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beneke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beneke keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamaz Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Beneke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Beneke circles away.
Good exchange - Beneke coming out on top.
Beneke lands the left hand.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dvalishvili takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Beneke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Beneke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beneke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Beneke circles away.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dvalishvili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Beneke circles away.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches with his opponent.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Beneke.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Beneke blocks it.
Beneke blocks an elbow strike.
Beneke jumps guard but Dvalishvili stands there with Beneke around his waist. Beneke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Dvalishvili lands a damaging elbow.
Beneke blocks an elbow strike.
Beneke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beneke avoids a wild elbow strike from Dvalishvili.
Beneke blocks the elbow strike.
Beneke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dvalishvili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beneke is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Dvalishvili lands an elbow just above Beneke 's eye.
Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beneke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dvalishvili just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beneke's brow.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beneke jumps guard but Dvalishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beneke prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to stall but Beneke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Dvalishvili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Beneke blocks it.
Dvalishvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Beneke avoids the damage to the body. #T3##TD#
Beneke successfully pulls guard.
Dvalishvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beneke is looking to stand up but Dvalishvili isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Beneke wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beneke avoids a wild elbow strike from Dvalishvili.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Dvalishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beneke blocks the elbow strike.
Dvalishvili lands an elbow just above Beneke 's eye.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beneke takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Dvalishvili trying to control the position but instead, Beneke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dvalishvili into the cage.
Dvalishvili lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke blocks an elbow strike from Dvalishvili.
Beneke takes an elbow to the temple.
Dvalishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Beneke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beneke blocks an elbow strike.
Beneke takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dvalishvili throws an elbow but misses.
Beneke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tamaz Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Beneke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beneke misses with a hook. Dvalishvili ducked under it nicely.
Beneke cracks Dvalishvili with an open hand slap.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Beneke is avoiding it.
Beneke keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Beneke pushes him off.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Beneke is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Beneke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Dvalishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke avoids the elbow strike from Dvalishvili, against the cage.
Tamaz Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dvalishvili.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dvalishvili throws an elbow but misses.
Beneke dodges an elbow strike from Dvalishvili. #T1#
Beneke blocks an elbow strike.
Dvalishvili lands an elbow inside.
Dvalishvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beneke's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dvalishvili just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beneke's brow.
Dvalishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Dvalishvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beneke is defending well for now.
Beneke avoids the elbow strike from Dvalishvili, against the cage.
Dvalishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dvalishvili throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili. #T2#
Dvalishvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Beneke.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dvalishvili.
Beneke blocks an elbow strike from Dvalishvili.
Beneke blocks an elbow strike.
Dvalishvili throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beneke avoids the elbow strike from Dvalishvili, against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Beneke controls the action.
Dvalishvili pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dvalishvili just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beneke's brow.
Beneke blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dvalishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Beneke blocks an elbow strike.
Beneke avoids a wild elbow strike from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beneke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Dvalishvili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Beneke circles away.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Beneke moves out of range. #CL2#
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Dvalishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Beneke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beneke blocks the elbow strike.
Dvalishvili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beneke takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beneke avoids it.
Beneke blocks the elbow strike.
Beneke avoids a wild elbow strike from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dvalishvili throws an elbow but misses.
Dvalishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Beneke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tamaz Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dvalishvili 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamaz Dvalishvili!

Event: - GFC 1-
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Beneke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrosyan takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrosyan throws out a loose jab but Beneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Petrosyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beneke slips under a jab from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke 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.
Petrosyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrosyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Petrosyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beneke misses with the combination.
Beneke misses with a hook. Petrosyan ducked under it nicely.
Petrosyan throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Petrosyan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
Petrosyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beneke.
Petrosyan slips a jab and a cross from Beneke.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Petrosyan throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but Petrosyan shows good takedown defense.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Petrosyan moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Petrosyan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrosyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beneke.
Beneke misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp one two that drops Beneke! Petrosyan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Beneke to his feet! Beneke is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke clobbers Petrosyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan avoids it easily.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Petrosyan's head but Petrosyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke walks into a left hand. #T2#
Petrosyan misses with a double jab.
Donk. Beneke catches Petrosyan right on the button with a cross.
Petrosyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrosyan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Petrosyan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beneke.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
As Beneke looks to move away, Petrosyan throws a big counter combo but Beneke just gets out of the way.
Beneke misses with a hook
and Petrosyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Petrosyan saw that one coming.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Petrosyan has knocked Beneke down with a huge combo! Petrosyan steps away and waves a wobbly Beneke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Beneke is rocked!
Petrosyan misses with a few strikes there.
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrosyan finish him?
Petrosyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke clobbers Petrosyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beneke digs a good hook to Petrosyan's body.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Petrosyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke 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.
Petrosyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke. #T3#
A jab from Beneke misses.
Petrosyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrosyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrosyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrosyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Beneke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrosyan tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrosyan digs a good body shot into Beneke's ribs.
Beneke tries to bum rush Petrosyan with a series of wild strikes but Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beneke dodges the punch combination from Petrosyan. #T4#
Petrosyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan throws a series of punches but Beneke moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Petrosyan misses with a wild body shot.
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke throws the left hand but Petrosyan avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Beneke catches Petrosyan right on the button with a cross.
Petrosyan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beneke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrosyan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beneke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giorgio Petrosyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
A big left from Petrosyan misses.
Beneke lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrosyan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Petrosyan moves away and avoids it.
Petrosyan throws a big counter combination but Beneke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Beneke 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#
Beneke throws a leg kick
and Petrosyan counters with a three punch combo that has Beneke backing up. Beneke nods at Petrosyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrosyan walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
Petrosyan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan looks to land a combination. Beneke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Beneke misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke throws a low kick, looking for Petrosyan's leg but Petrosyan calmly moves out of range.
Petrosyan takes one on the button.
Beneke throws a leg kick which misses Petrosyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrosyan tries to avoid it.
Petrosyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrosyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Beneke misses.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrosyan misses its target.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Petrosyan slips the punch.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrosyan slips under a jab from Beneke.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrosyan.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrosyan.
Petrosyan drops his hands momentarily and Beneke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beneke throws out a leg kick but Petrosyan moves out of range and Beneke only half commits.
Petrosyan misses with a hook.
Beneke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrosyan.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrosyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke looks for a takedown but Petrosyan sprawls well.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Petrosyan ducks down to avoid it.
Petrosyan throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.#T2#
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Petrosyan moved out of range.
Petrosyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke misses with a takedown
and Petrosyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrosyan misses with a looping right.
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!
Beneke throws a hook but Petrosyan blocks it.
Beneke misses with a hook. Petrosyan ducked under it nicely.
Beneke misses with a two punch combination.
Petrosyan jabs Beneke right on the nose. Beneke blinks but takes it well.
Petrosyan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beneke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrosyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrosyan cracks Beneke with a good jab.
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beneke throws a jab when Petrosyan was well out of range.
Petrosyan missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Beneke lands with a cross.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Petrosyan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Petrosyan moved out of range.
Giorgio Petrosyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrosyan drops Beneke with a beautiful combination! Beneke stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Petrosyan is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrosyan darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Beneke's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Petrosyan before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giorgio Petrosyan!
Giorgio Petrosyan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Beneke scores with a three punch combo!
Mendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mendez tries to move into range but Beneke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Beneke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beneke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beneke keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Mendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beneke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Mendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good exchange - Beneke coming out on top.#TD#
Mendez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beneke is trying to defend but Mendez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beneke wants to stand back up but Mendez manages to pass into side control.
Mendez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Mendez cracks Beneke with a big right hand but Beneke just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beneke to see if he's OK.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beneke keeps working.
Mendez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mendez stands up.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Beneke with a jab.
Beneke avoids the head kick by Mendez.
Mendez moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendez takes one on the button.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. Beneke sprawls well.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Beneke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Beneke. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Beneke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beneke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Beneke connects with a crisp jab.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendez momentarily.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Mendez shakes it off.
Beneke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendez off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beneke scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendez should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Mendez is rocked!
Beneke lands a jab to Mendez's midsection.
Beneke connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Mendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beneke finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendez's head.
Mendez tries to move into range but Beneke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendez ducks right into an uppercut from Beneke.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Mendez finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Beneke's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Mendez falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 948

Total users: 40310