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Event:
GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Benandonner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Benandonner connects with a leg kick.
Benandonner throws a sloppy body shot
and Seanoa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seanoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benandonner takes a swing at Seanoa's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Seanoa.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seanoa wants to clinch.
Seanoa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benandonner to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa scores with a body shot.
Seanoa throws out a loose jab but Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benandonner throws a body punch but Seanoa moves out of range. #T1#
Seanoa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benandonner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Benandonner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Seanoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seanoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Seanoa feints a counter leg kick.
Seanoa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benandonner defends well and Seanoa ends up having to push Benandonner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benandonner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benandonner's corner calls for a 1-2. Benandonner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner misses with a leg kick
and Seanoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Seanoa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benandonner is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Seanoa drops Benandonner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Benandonner looks back up at him and smiles so Seanoa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Seanoa pushes Benandonner up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Seanoa.
Seanoa digs a right hand into Benandonner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benandonner's gas tank.
Seanoa scores with a shoulder strike.
Seanoa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benandonner backwards. #T2#
Seanoa gets through Benandonner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Benandonner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seanoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benandonners head.
Seanoa gets through Benandonner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seanoa.
Seanoa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seanoa can't get the takedown.
Seanoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benandonner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Seanoa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Seanoa wants to control from the top but Benandonner keeps moving.
Benandonner wants to sweep here but Seanoa controlling him for the moment.
Seanoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benandonner is keeping the position for now.
Seanoa pushing down on Benandonner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benandonner is refusing to be controlled, as Seanoa sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Seanoa is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2#
Seanoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Seanoa uses his free foot to push down on Benandonner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benandonner.
Seanoa landing strikes from the mount and Benandonner is in trouble!
Benandonner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Seanoa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Benandonner turns into him and now he's in Seanoa's guard.
#SUB2#
Benandonner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seanoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benandonner has managed to get both his arms back between Seanoa's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Seanoa looking for a sweep. Not yet Seanoa, not yet. #SUB2#
Seanoa working for a triangle but Benandonner defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Seanoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benandonner defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seanoa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Benandonner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seanoa is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuufo Seanoa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Benandonner jabs at Seanoa's body.
Seanoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Seanoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Seanoa blocks the low kick.
Seanoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Benandonner is looking to wear down Seanoa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seanoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner checks a low kick from Seanoa.
Seanoa throws a shot from downtown. Benandonner moves away and avoids it.
Seanoa fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Benandonner misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner lands a glancing blow to the side of Seanoa's head.
Benandonner blocks a head kick by Seanoa.
#T1#
Benandonner lands a body shot.
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
Seanoa ducks right into an uppercut from Benandonner.
Seanoa checks a leg kick.
Seanoa checks a low kick from Benandonner.
Benandonner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seanoa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seanoa! But no joy.
Seanoa blocks a head kick by Benandonner.
Seanoa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Seanoa moves into range and clinches up with Benandonner.
Seanoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benandonner pushes Seanoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Benandonner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seanoa blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Seanoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Seanoa has knocked Benandonner down with a huge combo! Seanoa steps away and waves a wobbly Benandonner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benandonner stuns Seanoa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benandonner. That's going to slow Seanoa down.
Benandonner lands with a shot to the body.
Benandonner misses with a hook. Seanoa ducked under it nicely.
Seanoa tries a quick counter leg kick but Benandonner is wise to it.
Seanoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benandonner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seanoa.
Benandonner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seanoa throws a head kick but Benandonner moves out of range.
Benandonner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Seanoa misses with a jab to the body
and Benandonner counters with a nice uppercut.
Benandonner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benandonner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benandonner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seanoa's sensitive parts.
Seanoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benandonner.
Benandonner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seanoa doesn't seem bothered though.
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Seanoa is just out of range.
Benandonner checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Benandonner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benandonner checks a leg kick.
Benandonner scores with a three punch combo!
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seanoa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benandonner swings widly with a right hand
and Seanoa counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Benandonner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seanoa's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seanoa tries to clinch up.
Benandonner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seanoa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benandonner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seanoa checks a low kick from Benandonner.
Seanoa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seanoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Seanoa tries to clinch up
and Benandonner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Benandonner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seanoa.
Benandonner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Seanoa misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
Seanoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Seanoa clinches up with Benandonner and pushes him back against the cage.
Seanoa blocks a body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benandonner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Benandonner.
Benandonner works on Seanoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Seanoa digs a right hand underneath Benandonner's ribcage. Benandonner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seanoa pushes Benandonner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benandonner prevents a body shot from Seanoa.
A nice left hand lands by Seanoa.
Seanoa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benandonner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benandonner or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benandonner takes a shot to the head.
Benandonner misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner tries to throw a body punch but Seanoa avoids it by throwing Benandonner back against the cage. #T1#
Seanoa scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seanoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seanoa is trying to pull guard but Benandonner has him pressed against the cage.
Seanoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Seanoa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nuufo Seanoa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benandonner looking for a sweep. Not yet Benandonner, not yet.
Seanoa trying to control but Benandonner is working from the bottom.
Seanoa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Seanoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benandonner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seanoa 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.
Benandonner wants to stand up but Seanoa is controlling him. #T2#
Seanoa stands up over Benandonner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Seanoa advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benandonner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Seanoa.
Benandonner tries to bench press Seanoa off him but Seanoa keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Benandonner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benandonner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seanoa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Seanoa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benandonner is pressing down on Seanoa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benandonner has his hands on Seanoa's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seanoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benandonner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Seanoa works over Benandonner with some ground and pound from guard.
Benandonner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seanoa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seanoa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Seanoa drops back looking for a leg! Benandonner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benandonner manages to kick Seanoa off! Seanoa jumps back into Benandonner's guard.
Seanoa cracks Benandonner with a solid left hand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benandonner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seanoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benandonner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benandonner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Benandonner is keen to just control but Seanoa is a slippery customer.
Benandonner wants to stand but Seanoa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Seanoa manages to get to full guard.
Benandonner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seanoa working a defensive guard but Benandonner manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuufo Seanoa really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Seanoa misses with a shot to the body
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benandonner throws out a loose jab but Seanoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner misses with a low kick.
Seanoa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Seanoa misses.
Benandonner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seanoa digs a good body shot into Benandonner's ribs.
Seanoa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Seanoa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Seanoa drops his hands momentarily and Benandonner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benandonner avoids the body shot from Seanoa.
Seanoa avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Seanoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benandonner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seanoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benandonner throws a hook but Seanoa avoids it easily.
Seanoa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benandonner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benandonner misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Seanoa counters with a nice right hand that sends Benandonner toppling to the canvas! Benandonner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Seanoa finish him?!#ROC2#Benandonner is rocked!
Seanoa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Benandonner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seanoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Seanoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benandonner misses with a left hand
and Seanoa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Benandonner seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seanoa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seanoa connects with a solid leg kick.
Seanoa blocks a head kick by Benandonner.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seanoa.#T2#
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Seanoa is just out of range.
Nuufo Seanoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benandonner takes one on the button.
Seanoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benandonner defends it nicely.
Seanoa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benandonner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benandonner takes a swing at Seanoa's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seanoa moves away.
Seanoa feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Benandonner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seanoas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seanoa swings for the body but Benandonner moves out of range.
Benandonner dips to his left and cracks Seanoa with an uppercut!
Benandonner connects with a solid leg kick.
Benandonner throws a series of punches but Seanoa moves out of range.
Seanoa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benandonner.
Benandonner lands with a good body shot.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seanoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benandonner misses with a series of wild punches.
Seanoa shoots in and drives through. Benandonner sprawls well.
Giant Benandonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuufo Seanoa.
Seanoa takes one on the button.#T4#
A low kick from Benandonner is predictable there
enabling Seanoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Seanoa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seanoa misses with a left hand
and Benandonner counters with a right hand to the body.
Seanoa doesn't manage to clinch there - Benandonner circles away.
Benandonner throwing a counter right hand but Seanoa manages to avoid it.
Seanoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benandonner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seanoa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benandonner lands a jab to Seanoa's midsection.
Seanoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seanoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Giant Benandonner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Seanoa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seanoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benandonner throws a body punch but Seanoa moves out of range.
Benandonner catches Seanoa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seanoa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benandonner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seanoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seanoa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa misses with a low kick.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Benandonner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seanoa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Benandonner misses with a leg kick.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seanoa.
It seemed like Seanoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seanoa wants to clinch.#CL2#
Seanoa moves into the clinch successfully.
Benandonner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benandonner is trying to push Seanoa away but Seanoa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seanoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benandonner's elbow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seanoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benandonner. #TD2#
Seanoa is trying to trip Benandonner. He has hold of a leg but Benandonner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Seanoa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Benandonner has his feet on Seanoa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Seanoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Seanoa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benandonner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seanoa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Seanoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seanoa at a distance.
Seanoa wants to slow Benandonner down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Benandonner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benandonner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seanoa counters with a straight right hand.
Benandonner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seanoa. Seanoa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick lands for Benandonner.
Seanoa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seanoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Seanoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benandonner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Seanoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seanoa throws an overhand right that lands on Benandonner's shoulder, as Benandonner tries to avoid the shot.
Seanoa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seanoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seanoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Benandonner.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benandonner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benandonner misses with a shot to the body
and Seanoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seanoa throws a low kick but Benandonner moves out of range easily.
Benandonner with a hook.
Benandonner misses with a body punch
and Seanoa counters with an inside leg kick.
Benandonner throws a leg kick which misses Seanoa's front leg but catches the back leg as Seanoa tries to avoid it.
Seanoa wants to clinch.
Seanoa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seanoa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Seanoa misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giant Benandonner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benandonner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Giant Benandonner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Benandonner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canada is out of range. #CL2#
Canada moves into the clinch successfully.
Canada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Canada can't get the takedown.
Canada tries to score a body lock takedown but Benandonner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benandonner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giant Benandonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Canada.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Benandonner breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Canada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benandonner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Canada scores with a body shot.
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Canada.
Canada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benandonner lands a nice shot to the body.
Canada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benandonner connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benandonner can pounce on him.
Benandonner throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Canada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Benandonner has one foot on Canada's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Canada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benandonner counters with a straight right hand.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.
Canada looks winded!
Benandonner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benandonner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beau Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benandonner connects with a body shot.
Benandonner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benandonner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canada misses with a body kick.
Benandonner blocks a jab.
Benandonner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Canada.
Benandonner cracks a nice hook into Canada's ribs.
Canada misses with a lunging right hand
and Benandonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benandonner lands with an overhand left.
Canada avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Canada just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benandonner lands a glancing blow to the side of Canada's head.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Benandonner as Canada shoots in.
Canada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canada throws out a counter right but Benandonner avoids it with no problem.
Canada misses with a looping left.
Benandonner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benandonner tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canada.
Canada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benandonner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benandonner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canada doesn't manage to clinch there - Benandonner circles away.
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy.
Canada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canada missing with a left hand there. Benandonner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benandonner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benandonner lands with a good body shot.
Benandonner is looking to wear down Canada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benandonner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canada has his takedown stuffed
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Benandonner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Canada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benandonner works the jab nicely.
Benandonner throws a series of punches but Canada moves out of range.
Canada misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Canada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benandonner avoids a kick to the body.
Benandonner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canada punishes Benandonner's body with a nice straight punch.
Benandonner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canada.
Benandonner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada misses with a right hand
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Benandonner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benandonner lands a head shot.
Benandonner wants to land a leg kick but Canada is out of range.
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Canada.
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
Canada throws a shot from downtown. Benandonner moves away and avoids it.
Canada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benandonner.
Benandonner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benandonner tries to score with a low kick but Canada moves his leg out of the way.
Benandonner moves away from the strike by Canada.
Canada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Canada drives through with a takedown into guard.
Canada throws a big right hand that misses.
Benandonner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Benandonner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benandonner feints and then cracks Canada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canada down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benandonner throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Benandonner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benandonner.
Benandonner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canada.
Benandonner lands a glancing blow to the side of Canada's head.
Canada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benandonner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Canada is looking to clinch.
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canada.
Benandonner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benandonner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benandonner lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benandonner.
Canada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada throws a body kick that misses
and Benandonner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Canada's knee momentarily.
Benandonner lands with a straight right. Canada didn't see that one coming.
Canada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benandonner throws a front kick that sends Canada stumbling back into the cage.
Canada is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Benandonner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canada is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Benandonner.
Benandonner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canada throws out the jab.
Giant Benandonner is winning the standup battle so far.
Benandonner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benandonner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Canada slips a jab and a cross from Benandonner.
Benandonner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Canada is rocked!
Canada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Benandonner sends Canada crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Benandonner is motioning to the referee to let Canada up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Canada is still on wobbly legs! Can Benandonner finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benandonner drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Canada's head, knocking him out cold! Benandonner is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giant Benandonner!
A very excited looking Giant Benandonner 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. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1040 Wrecks v Darongo
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Benandonner misses with a leg kick.
Bronte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benandonner defends well and Bronte ends up having to push Benandonner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benandonner lands a shot to the body.
Benandonner blocks an uppercut.
Benandonner misses with a body punch.
Benandonner presses Bronte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bronte is breathing heavily.
Benandonner tries to throw a body punch but Bronte avoids it by throwing Benandonner back against the cage.
Benandonner can't find room to land a body shot as Bronte controls the action.
Nice body punch from Benandonner.
Benandonner cracks Bronte with a nice body shot.
Benandonner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Benandonner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benandonner thows a body kick. Bronte tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronte moves away.
Bronte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bronte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benandonner digs a good hook to Bronte's body.
Benandonner lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Benandonner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner scores with a hook to the body. Bronte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benandonner. That's going to slow Bronte down.
Benandonner is looking to slow Bronte down with leg kicks.
Benandonner jabs Bronte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Bronte wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benandonner feints a jab promting Bronte to slip. Benandonner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bronte slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bronte throws a right hand that misses
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronte gets cracked there but stands up to 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!
Benandonner is looking to slow Bronte down with leg kicks.
Benandonner scores with a nice right hand.
Benandonner feints and then cracks Bronte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bronte down.
Benandonner lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Bronte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benandonner.
Benandonner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Benandonner tries to get set, Bronte tries to push him back and clinch up but Benandonner manages to avoid the attempt.
Benandonner lands with a good body shot.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronte drops his hands momentarily and Benandonner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benandonner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benandonner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronte rather than just go for the knockout.
Benandonner cracks a nice hook into Bronte's ribs.
Benandonner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronte is able to avoid easily.
As Benandonner tries to get set, Bronte tries to push him back and clinch up but Benandonner manages to avoid the attempt.
Benandonner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronte checks a low kick from Benandonner.
Benandonner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Benandonner. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronte was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Bronte is looking to counter the offense by Benandonner and move into the clinch.
Benandonner lands a head shot.
Benandonner lands a nice looking body shot.
Benandonner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronte.
Benandonner scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronte cracks Benandonner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bronte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronte tries to counter by clinching up but Benandonner breaks away and moves out of range.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Benandonner tries to get set, Bronte tries to push him back and clinch up but Benandonner manages to avoid the attempt.
Bronte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bronte tries to clinch but Benandonner is having none of it.
Benandonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Benandonner scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benandonner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronte throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
Benandonner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronte at a distance.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benandonner.
Bronte avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronte moves away.
Benandonner swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronte.
Bronte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner 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#
Benandonner scores with a leg kick.
Bob Bronte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronte circles away quickly and effectively.
Bronte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benandonner was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronte.
Bronte tries to close the distance and clinch but Benandonner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benandonner fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronte tries to counter by clinching up but Benandonner breaks away and moves out of range.
Benandonner with a nice calf kick.
Bronte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronte fails with a takedown attempt.
Benandonner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner lands with an overhand left.
Benandonner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Benandonner lands with a shot to the body.
Benandonner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benandonner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner lands a jab to the nose.
Benandonner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benandonner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benandonner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bronte if he has to take too many more of those.
Benandonner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronte.
Benandonner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benandonner lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benandonner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Benandonner lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick from Benandonner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benandonner lands with a cross.
Benandonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benandonner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bronte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benandonner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benandonner connects with a body shot that sends Bronte's belly button to the back.
Giant Benandonner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Benandonner.
Bronte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benandonner can pounce on him.
Bronte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benandonner scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronte should have avoided that one.
Bronte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bronte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benandonner connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benandonner digs a good body shot into Bronte's ribs.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronte.
Benandonner scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bronte. Those never looked like landing.
Benandonner jabs Bronte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benandonner scores with a nice right hand.
Benandonner lands with a nice body punch.
Benandonner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benandonner rushes Bronte and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bronte is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Benandonner piles on the pressure and Bronte crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Benandonner connects with a solid leg kick.
Benandonner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benandonner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King 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.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Benandonner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
King misses with an uppercut. Benandonner saw that one coming.
Benandonner scores with a nice right hand.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ledley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a body shot.
Benandonner throws a body punch but King moves out of range. #T1#
King swings widly with a right hand
and Benandonner counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Benandonner's head coaches at The Barn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Benandonner closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a left hand.
Benandonner blocking some punches.
Benandonner lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benandonner.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Benandonner controls the action.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benandonner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with the head strike.
Benandonner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
Giant Benandonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ledley King.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King looks winded!
Benandonner pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Benandonner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Benandonner.
Benandonner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benandonner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benandonner blocks a body shot from King.
Benandonner is trying to stall.
King working aggressively here.
Benandonner slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Benandonner fails to land. #BC#
Benandonner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benandonner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
King avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King darts in looking for a takedown but Benandonner gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
King cracks Benandonner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King misses with a straight right.
Benandonner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Benandonner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Benandonner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Benandonner finds it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benandonners head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benandonner.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benandonner's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #T4#
Benandonner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from King.
Benandonner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King digs a right hand into Benandonner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benandonner's gas tank.
King tries for a takedown but Benandonner manages to get underhooks.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benandonner wants to stall.
King scores with a shot to the side of Benandonner's head.
King lands a body punch.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benandonner after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Benandonner breaks from the clinch.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King connects with a body shot that sends Benandonner's belly button to the back.
King cracks a nice hook into Benandonner's ribs.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Giant Benandonner will probably get the nod.
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#
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benandonner.
King looks to throw the jab but Benandonner is out of range.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Giant Benandonner is winning the standup battle so far.
Benandonner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Benandonner misses with a low kick.
King slips a jab from Benandonner.#CL#
Benandonner closes the distance and clinches.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benandonner after a bit of a struggle.
King blocks an uppercut.
Benandonner throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benandonner's elbow.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
King misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benandonner blocks a body shot from King.
Benandonner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
A short right from King.
Benandonner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benandonner tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Benandonner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benandonner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benandonner backwards.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benandonner lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benandonner.
Benandonner slowing the pace effectively.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benandonner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benandonner tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Benandonner back against the cage.
Benandonner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
King working aggressively here.
King can't get the takedown.
Benandonner lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Benandonner.
#BC#
Benandonner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King defending well as Benandonner loads up on a big left hand.
Benandonner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King throws a jab when Benandonner was well out of range.#CL#
Benandonner rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Benandonner lands a left hand.
Benandonner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King working aggressively here.
#T3#
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Benandonner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Benandonner breaks from the clinch.
Benandonner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King misses the jab.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
King feints and as Benandonner raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benandonner 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!
King tries to work over Benandonner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Benandonner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Benandonner counters with a nice body shot.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benandonner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benandonner.
Benandonner ducks right into an uppercut from King.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benandonner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Benandonner digs a good hook to King's body.
King throws the left hand but Benandonner avoids the punch easily.
Benandonner lands a slapping body shot.
King misses with a hook
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benandonner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Benandonner scores with a shot to the body.
Benandonner needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King misses the shot to the body.
Benandonner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benandonner throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
King rushes Benandonner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benandonner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
King works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Benandonner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes King off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with a looping left.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short left from King.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Benandonner blocks an uppercut.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Benandonner lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Benandonner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benandonner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Benandonner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King misses with a body shot.
Benandonner looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Benandonner off balance momentarily.
Ledley King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
That kick from King tenderised Benandonner's leg. Benandonner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benandonner blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Benandonner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King misses the jab.
Benandonner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benandonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benandonner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Benandonner lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King misses with a right hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand. #T3#
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Benandonner checks a leg kick nicely.
Benandonner circles away from the clinch attempt.
King blocks a head kick by Benandonner.
King takes a swing at Benandonner's ribcage but misses.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benandonner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Benandonner lands a lovely overhand right.
Benandonner throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benandonner lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Benandonner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benandonner avoids the body shot from King.
#T4#
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King takes a swing at Benandonner's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from King misses
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benandonner tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King wants to clinch up but Benandonner keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benandonner was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Benandonner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benandonner pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benandonner is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 Giant Benandonner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benandonner, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giant Benandonner!
After winning the bout, Giant Benandonner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1028 Tungsten v Beau
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Zweihander throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benandonner lands a leg kick that knocks Zweihander off balance momentarily.
Benandonner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zweihander.
Benandonner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zweihander dodges the punch combination from Benandonner.
Zweihander is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benandonner with a body shot.
Benandonner with the inside leg kick.
Zweihander throws the kick towards the body but Benandonner avoids it.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander checks a leg kick.
Zweihander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benandonner throws a shot to the body.
Benandonner throws a leg kick
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Benandonner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Zweihander lands a big head kick that sends Benandonner tumbling to the mat! Zweihander takes a step backwards and waves Benandonner back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Benandonner is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Zweihander and Benandonner falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Zweihander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurt Zweihander!
A victorious Kurt Zweihander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 510: Deane VS Benandonner
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Deane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benandonner avoids it really well and circles away.
Deane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benandonner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benandonner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Deane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benandonner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Benandonner tries to stand but Deane is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Benandonner stands and steps away. Deane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Benandonner thuds a left hand into Deane's body.#T1#
Deane fails with the takedown
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deane shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deane is defended easily by Benandonner.
Deane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benandonner is fending him off so far but Deane persists. Nope, Benandonner circles away and we're back to standing.
Benandonner lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner throws an overhand right that lands on Deane's shoulder, as Deane tries to avoid the shot.
Deane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deane.
A big left from Deane misses. #TD#
Deane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benandonner on his heels. He'll look to pass Benandonner's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Benandonner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Benandonner is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Deane frees his head nicely. Oh but Benandonner has switched to an armbar! Deane is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Giant Benandonner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GC 506: Sanchez VS Galgo
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Benandonner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebert.
Ebert throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ebert throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebert. Benandonner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ebert.
Benandonner slips a jab and a cross from Ebert.
Jason Ebert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benandonner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jason Ebert has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebert. Benandonner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebert misses with a body shot.
Benandonner lands with a nice body punch.
Ebert throws a lazy body kick
and Benandonner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ebert looks for the body kick but Benandonner saw that one coming.
Ebert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benandonner.
Ebert is breathing heavily.
Ebert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.
Benandonner with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benandonner cracks Ebert with an open hand slap.
Benandonner scores with a shot to the body.
Ebert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ebert misses with a two punch combination.
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ebert was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.#T1#
Ebert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benandonner moves away.
Benandonner connects with a right hand. Ebert shakes it off.
Benandonner moves out of range as Ebert throws a body kick.
Benandonner cracks a nice hook into Ebert's ribs.
Ebert is looking to wear down Benandonner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benandonner cracks Ebert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benandonner scores with a jab.#ROC2#Ebert is rocked!#CL2#
Benandonner moves into range and clinches up with Ebert.
Oh Ebert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ebert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebert seems to have got his legs back now.
Benandonner lands a hook that snaps the head of Ebert backwards. #KD2#
Benandonner drops Ebert onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ebert is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Benandonner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ebert with a big uppercut! Ebert tries to clinch up but Benandonner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ebert to the mat! Ebert covers up and Benandonner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GC 500: King VS Ebert
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Benandonner slips a straight right by Madero.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benandonner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benandonner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benandonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benandonner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Oaza Madero has been cut.
Benandonner dodges the punch combination from Madero.
Benandonner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Madero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madero throws a lazy uppercut
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benandonner walks into a stiff left hand from Madero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Madero misses.
Benandonner moves out of range as Madero strikes.
Madero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benandonner under the eye.
Benandonner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benandonner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Madero throws a poor cross that misses
and Benandonner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Benandonner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madero throws a hook to the side of Benandonner's head but Benandonner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benandonner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madero.
Madero avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner lands with a nice body punch.
Benandonner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benandonner.
Benandonner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
A big right from Madero misses.
Madero moves out of range of the body kick from Benandonner.
Madero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benandonner with a nice cross.
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madero was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Madero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madero lands with a straight right. Benandonner didn't see that one coming.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Madero.
Madero throws a shot from downtown. Benandonner moves away and avoids it.
Benandonner replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Madero blocks it well.
Benandonner tries to land a front kick but Madero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madero throws a hook but Benandonner avoids it easily.
Madero misses the jab.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Madero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benandonner sprawls well. Benandonner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madero gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benandonner.
Madero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Madero misses with an uppercut.
Benandonner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madero ducks under a wild hook from Benandonner.
Oaza Madero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madero loads up on a big right hand but Benandonner slips the punch.#T3#
Benandonner fakes the leg kick and cracks Madero in the body.
Benandonner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benandonner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madero feinted with a counter takedown.
Madero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madero misses with a hook. Benandonner ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Madero misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benandonner! But no joy.
Benandonner throws a head kick that misses.
Benandonner is looking to score with low kicks.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Madero's head but Madero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madero throws a right hand that misses
and Benandonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Benandonner as he connects with a hook.
Madero throws a right hand that misses
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Oaza Madero's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benandonner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madero moves away.
Madero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Madero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benandonner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Madero misses with a lunging right hand
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Oaza Madero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Benandonner misses with a straight right.
Benandonner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Benandonner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Madero under the eye.
Benandonner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Madero misses.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
Madero moves out of range of the strikes.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madero moves away.
Madero misses with an uppercut. Benandonner saw that one coming.
Benandonner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benandonner moves out of range as Madero strikes.
Madero throws a hook to the side of Benandonner's head but Benandonner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benandonner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Madero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benandonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benandonner jabs Madero right on the nose. Madero blinks but takes it well.
Madero stalks Benandonner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benandonner's face. Benandonner staggers backwards, shaken.
Madero throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oaza Madero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Benandonner walks into a stiff left hand from Madero.
Benandonner moves away from the strike by Madero.
Madero throws a lazy uppercut
and Benandonner counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Madero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Benandonner throws a front kick that sends Madero stumbling back into the cage.
Madero throws a jab but it's blocked by Benandonner.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madero moves away.
Benandonner lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Benandonner there.
Madero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Madero.
Madero misses with a straight right.
Benandonner misses with a head kick.
Madero tries to move into range but Benandonner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benandonner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benandonner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madero throws an off balance right hand
and Benandonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Jeez, Oaza Madero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Madero throws a hook but Benandonner avoids it easily.
Benandonner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madero throws a looping overhand right but Benandonner ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Benandonner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madero at a distance.
Madero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benandonner. Benandonner obviously looking to wear him down.
Madero is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Benandonner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Madero throws a hook to the side of Benandonner's head but Benandonner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benandonner scores with a nice head shot.
Benandonner tests Madero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oaza Madero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Giant Benandonner!
A very excited looking Giant Benandonner 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. |
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Event:
GC 496:
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Magee clinches.
Magee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benandonner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Magee manages to break the clinch.
Magee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magee tries a low kick but Benandonner avoids it.
Magee takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Magee gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Magee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benandonner blocks a low kick nicely.
Magee throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
Magee throws a sloppy head kick and Benandonner moves out of range easily.
Magee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magee tries to bum rush Benandonner with a series of wild strikes but Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benandonner with a hook.
Benandonner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benandonner is out of range and Magee settles back down.
Booger Magee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magee closes the distance but Benandonner moves to the side
and Benandonner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magee throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Benandonner to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Magee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magee wants to clinch.
Benandonner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Benandonner drops Magee with a left right combo! Benandonner follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Magee is rocked!
Magee is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Benandonner is trying to get an arm triangle but Magee is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Benandonner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benandonner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benandonner asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SU2#
Benandonner stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Benandonner 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.
Benandonner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magee misses with a leg kick
and Benandonner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy.
Benandonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benandonner scores with a head kick. Magee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Benandonner clobbers Magee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Magee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Benandonner. Beautiful body shot.
Magee seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Benandonner cracks Magee with a big right hand and Magee goes down!
Magee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benandonner wants to stand but Magee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magee looking to control.
Benandonner tries to free his leg and advance position but Magee is retaining full guard. #T3#
Benandonner wants to control from the top but Magee keeps moving. #SU2#
Magee is working an open guard so Benandonner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Benandonner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magee swings widly with a right hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand.
Benandonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benandonner counters with a nice body kick.
Magee scores with a jab. Benandonner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magee looks to throw a body kick
and Benandonner counters with a straight right hand.
Benandonner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magee throws a leg kick
and Benandonner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Magee misses.
Magee tries to score with a low kick but Benandonner moves his leg out of the way.
Magee tries to work over Benandonner's front leg with a kick but Benandonner checks it.
Magee tries to clinch there but Benandonner circles away.
#CL#
Magee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benandonner, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benandonner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benandonner misses with the head strike.
Magee pushes off an throws an elbow but Benandonner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Magee.
Benandonner stalls. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benandonner manages to break the clinch.
Benandonner moves out of range of the strikes.
Magee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magee jabs Benandonner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benandonner. Magee shrugs it off though.
Magee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magee swings widly with a right hand
and Benandonner counters with a nice uppercut.
Magee is breathing heavily.
Benandonner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benandonner throws a quick head kick that knocks Magee silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Benandonner is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Booger Magee was interviewed post fight and said 'Ouchie.'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 51
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Benandonner throws a jab when Tengri was well out of range.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tengri slips a jab from Benandonner.
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tengri was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Benandonner looks to throw the jab but Tengri is out of range.
Tengri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tengri scores with a kick to the body.
Tengri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner throws out a powerful jab.
Tengri gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Benandonner to counter with a crisp jab.
Benandonner misses with a double jab
and Benandonner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Tengri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Tengri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benandonner.
Tengri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benandonner scores with a nice head shot.
Tengri misses with a hook
enabling Benandonner to counter with a crisp jab.
Tengri looks to throw a body kick
and Benandonner counters with a nice body shot.
Tengri throws a combination that misses
and Benandonner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benandonner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tengri manages to avoid it.
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tengri was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.#T2#
Tengri misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Benandonner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benandonner looks to throw the jab but Tengri is out of range.
A shot to the body from Benandonner misses
and Tengri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tengri lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benandonner misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tengri to counter with a crisp jab.
Benandonner throws a right hand that misses
and Tengri counters with a nice body kick.
Benandonner looks winded!#KD#
Tengri sends Benandonner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tengri is motioning to the referee to let Benandonner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Benandonner is rocked!
Benandonner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benandonner is still on wobbly legs! Can Tengri finish him?
Benandonner drops his hands momentarily. Tengri doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Benandonner staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Benandonner doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Munkh Tengri!
A relieved looking Munkh Tengri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 43
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Levesque scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benandonner doesn't seem bothered though.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Levesque connects with a right hand. Benandonner shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Benandonner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levesque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benandonner has time to react.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levesque thinks about the counter body kick.
Benandonner lands with a right hand.
Benandonner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Levesque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benandonner.
An attempted straight right counter from Benandonner misses the target.
Benandonner throws a series of punches but Levesque moves out of range.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levesque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benandonner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Levesque misses. #T1#
Benandonner misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Levesque counters with a crisp right hand that drops Benandonner! Levesque lets Benandonner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Levesque jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Benandonner is rocked!
Levesque moves out of range as Benandonner strikes.
Levesque cracks a nice hook into Benandonner's ribs.
Benandonner misses with a shot to the body
and Levesque counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benandonner's knee momentarily.
Benandonner is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levesque looks to land a body kick but Benandonner moved away.
Benandonner looks to land a right hand but Levesque moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Levesque! But no joy.
Benandonner cracks Levesque with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Levesque misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benandonner counters with a nice uppercut.
Benandonner moves out of range as Levesque throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Benandonner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Benandonner blocks a head kick by Levesque.
Benandonner misses with a left hand
and Levesque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Levesque looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Levesque swings widly with a right hand
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Levesque connects with the punch.
Levesque scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Benandonner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benandonner scores with a decent looking hook.
Benandonner seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Levesque.
Levesque with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benandonner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Levesque scores with a counter punch that sends Benandonner to the canvas! Levesque smells blood - he's punishing Benandonner with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Benandonner has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André Levesque!
André Levesque is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious André Levesque thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 35
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Benandonner thuds a left hand into Laake's body.
Laake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laake 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 Benandonner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benandonner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benandonner blocks a head kick by Laake.
Benandonner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laake.
Laake tries to land a leg kick but Benandonner saw it coming and moves away.
Benandonner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laake.
Laake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yngve Laake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laake missing with a left hand there. Benandonner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laake scores with a head kick. Benandonner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Benandonner lands a really nice looking cross but Laake seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Benandonner lands a right hook to the body.
Laake loads up on a big right hand but Benandonner slips the punch.
Benandonner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Benandonner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Laake scores with a leg kick.
Benandonner dodges the punch combination from Laake.
Laake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
A head kick by Laake misses
and Benandonner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benandonner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laake with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Benandonner.
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
Benandonner throws a hook but Laake avoids it easily.
Benandonner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laake's head.
Laake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benandonner throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner misses with a wild combination.
Laake misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laake slips a straight right by Benandonner.
Laake misses with a few strikes there.
Laake catches Benandonner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Laake lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Benandonner.
A left lands for Benandonner.
Benandonner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laake.
Laake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Laake.
A little feinted left hand from Benandonner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Laake catches Benandonner right on the button with a cross.
Laake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Laake.
Benandonner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benandonner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laake.
Benandonner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Laake misses the target.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Laake.
Laake throws a head kick that misses
and Benandonner counters with a nice uppercut.
Laake ducks under a wild hook from Benandonner.
Benandonner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laake misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Benandonner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laake.
Laake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benandonner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laake thuds his right hand into Benandonner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benandonner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benandonner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy.
Benandonner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Laake.
Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laake.
Benandonner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laake looks to land a left hand but Benandonner moved out of range nicely.
Laake tries to land a leg kick but Benandonner saw it coming and moves away.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Laake.#T4#
Laake ducks under a wild hook from Benandonner.
Benandonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laake tries a quick counter leg kick but Benandonner is wise to it.
Benandonner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laake fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.
Laake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laake misses with a left hand
and Benandonner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benandonner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benandonner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laake misses with a two punch combination.
Laake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laake tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benandonner misses the target.
Nice shot by Benandonner.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Laake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Laake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benandonner moves out of range of the leg kick from Laake.
Laake throws out a loose jab but Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yngve Laake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benandonner slips under a jab.
Laake throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Benandonner counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Laake down! Benandonner is looking to finish but Laake is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Laake is rocked!
Benandonner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laake is still in real trouble! Can Benandonner finish him?
Benandonner throwing strikes but missing.
Laake seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Benandonner gets to his feet - Laake follows without any prompting.
Benandonner throws a lazy right hand but Laake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laake misses with an uppercut. Benandonner saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laake throws a sloppy head kick and Benandonner moves out of range easily.
Laake misses with a hook
and Benandonner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laake thumps Benandonner with a low kick.
Laake connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1##KD#
Benandonner cracks Laake with an uppercut from hell and Laake crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Benandonner's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#CUT#That has opened up Yngve Laake's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laake is looking to stand up but Benandonner isn't so interested in that idea.
Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Laake is keeping the position.
Benandonner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Benandonner stands up and waves to Laake to follow him. #T2#
A head kick misses from Laake.
Benandonner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Laake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benandonner circles away quickly and effectively.
Laake misses the jab.
Laake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laake misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laake throws a sloppy head kick
and Benandonner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laake is breathing heavily.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Laake.
A jab from Benandonner misses.
Laake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.
Laake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benandonner.
Benandonner backing away here, and Laake unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Laake throws out a leg kick but Benandonner moves out of range and Laake only half commits.
Benandonner slips a jab from Laake.
Laake misses with a right hand
and Benandonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Benandonner avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Laake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benandonner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laake.
A little jabbing left from Laake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laake misses with a looping right.
Laake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laake tried to score with a low kick but Benandonner checks it.
It looked like Benandonner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laake.
Laake ducks right into an uppercut from Benandonner.
Benandonner slips under a jab.
Laake misses with an uppercut
and Benandonner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benandonner moves out of range of the leg kick from Laake.
Laake misses with a left hand
and Benandonner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laake.#KD#
Benandonner throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Laake tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benandonner stays in close to Laake's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Benandonner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benandonner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Benandonner gets to his feet. Laake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Laake is just out of range.
Benandonner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laake, as that shot connected.
Benandonner blocks a head kick by Laake.
Benandonner misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Laake, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Benandonner.
A slow jab from Benandonner misses its intended target.
Laake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Benandonner.
Laake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benandonner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laake slips a straight right by Benandonner.
Laake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Benandonner finds it's way through Laake's defenses.
Benandonner avoids the head kick by Laake.
Benandonner cracks a nice hook into Laake's ribs.
Laake throws a leg kick but Benandonner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laake throws a looping overhand right but Benandonner ducks down to avoid it.
Laake walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Benandonner! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Giant Benandonner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 28
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Benandonner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benandonner wants it to stay on the feet.
Rud shoots in but no luck this time.
Benandonner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rud tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benandonner defends well and Rud ends up having to push Benandonner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Giant Benandonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.
Rud shoots in and drives through. Benandonner sprawls well.
Benandonner cracks a nice hook into Rud's ribs.
Rud looks winded!
Benandonner scores with a hook to the body. Rud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rud shoots in but no luck this time.
Benandonner lands a jab to Rud's midsection.
Benandonner with a hook.#KD#
Benandonner waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rud. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rud to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Benandonner postures up and lands a big shot to Rud's brow. #ROC#Rud is rocked!
Benandonner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benandonner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rud has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Rud working for a triangle but Benandonner defends it easily.
Benandonner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rud on the ground.#T1#
Benandonner trying to control but Rud is working from the bottom. #SU#
Benandonner stands up from Rud's guard - Benandonner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Benandonner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benandonner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rud.
Rud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benandonner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rud somewhat.
Rud shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benandonner as he jumps to the side.
Rud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benandonner counters with a right hand to the body.
Kristoffer Rud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rud misses with a takedown attempt
and Benandonner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benandonner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benandonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benandonner with a nice cross.
Benandonner drops Rud with a big left hand! Rud is injured, injured bad! Benandonner jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 64: Fermi vs Thevenet
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benandonner scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Benandonner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benandonner misses the jab.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benandonner thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benandonner lands an overhand right.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benandonner with a hook.#TD#
Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benandonner keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benandonner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Benandonner keeps moving. #SUB2#
Benandonner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunt stacks Benandonner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunt!
Benandonner is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Benandonner is defending well.
Benandonner is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Benandonner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hunt! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Benandonner has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Hunt! |
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Event:
HFC 57: Ilmarinen vs Lake
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Olcinius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Lucretinaus Olcinius has been cut.
Olcinius looks to clinch
and Benandonner counters with a three punch combo that has Olcinius backing up. Olcinius nods at Benandonner to acknowledge the strikes.
Olcinius slips under a jab.
Benandonner throws an off balance right hand
and Olcinius counters with an outside leg kick.
Olcinius slips under a jab from Benandonner.
Benandonner misses with a hook. Olcinius ducked under it nicely.
Benandonner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Olcinius misses with a hook. Benandonner ducked under it nicely.
Benandonner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olcinius.
Donk. Benandonner catches Olcinius right on the button with a cross.
Benandonner throws an off balance right hand
and Olcinius counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benandonner lands with an overhand left.
Olcinius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olcinius misses with a body shot
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Benandonner misses with a jab to the body
and Olcinius counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Benandonner throws an off balance right hand
and Olcinius counters with a nice uppercut.
Olcinius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.
Olcinius tries to counter with a clinch but Benandonner shakes him off and moves away.
Benandonner scores with a punch to the head.
Benandonner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benandonner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Olcinius defending well as Benandonner loads up on a big left hand.
Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benandonner.
Olcinius blocks a jab.
Benandonner lands with a shot to the body.
Olcinius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olcinius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benandonner.#T2#
Benandonner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olcinius on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olcinius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olcinius looks to clinch
and Olcinius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benandonner throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Olcinius moves into the clinch.
Benandonner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benandonner avoids it.
Olcinius scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benandonner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benandonner avoids it.
Benandonner avoiding damage as Olcinius throws knees to the body.
Benandonner swings wildly with an uppercut but Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner is working Olcinius over against the cage.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olcinius obliges.
Benandonner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Benandonner on the inside.
Benandonner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olcinius as Benandonner tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Benandonner.
Benandonner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Olcinius looking to throw knees to the head but Benandonner is blocking nicely.
Benandonner avoiding damage as Olcinius throws knees to the body.
Olcinius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Olcinius blocks a body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Olcinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benandonner.
Benandonner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olcinius prevents a body shot from Benandonner.
Olcinius tries to land knees in the clinch but Benandonner avoids the damage to the body.
Benandonner lands a shoulder strike.
Benandonner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olcinius blocks a body shot from Benandonner.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the head but Benandonner blocks with his arms.
Benandonner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benandonner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Benandonner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Benandonner misses with a body punch
and Olcinius counters with a low kick, right behind Benandonner 's knee.
Giant Benandonner is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olcinius. Benandonner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olcinius tries a head kick but it misses.
Benandonner misses with a hook
and Olcinius counters with a head kick.
Benandonner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olcinius manages to avoid it.
Benandonner misses with a lunging right hand
and Olcinius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olcinius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benandonner scores with a hook to the body. Olcinius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olcinius counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Benandonner misses.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Olcinius's head but Olcinius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olcinius connects with the punch.#T1#
Olcinius takes one to the chin there.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Benandonner.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Olcinius.
Benandonner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Olcinius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benandonner misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Benandonner misses its intended target.
Benandonner connects with a nice looking jab.
Benandonner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benandonner throws an overhand right that lands on Olcinius's shoulder, as Olcinius tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Benandonner misses.
Benandonner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Benandonner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olcinius momentarily.
A jab from Olcinius finds it's way through Benandonner's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Olcinius's head but Olcinius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Benandonner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olcinius appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Olcinius connects with an inside leg kick.
Benandonner missing with a left hand there. Olcinius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benandonner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Olcinius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Benandonner misses.
Olcinius follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Olcinius swings widly with a right hand
and Olcinius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Benandonner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Olcinius.
Olcinius wants to clinch.
Benandonner throwing a counter right hand but Olcinius manages to avoid it.
Benandonner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olcinius on the side of the head.
Olcinius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benandonner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benandonner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Olcinius counters by clinching up.
Benandonner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olcinius tries to land knees in the clinch but Benandonner avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Benandonner managing to block the knees to the body from Olcinius.
Olcinius tries a knee to the head but Benandonner blocks it.
Benandonner managing to block the knees to the body from Olcinius.
A bit of stalling here from Benandonner.
Benandonner stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benandonner lands a left hand.
Benandonner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucretinaus Olcinius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the head but Benandonner blocks with his arms.
Olcinius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olcinius misses with a knee to the head.
Benandonner misses with a body punch.
Olcinius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benandonner has Olcinius pressed against the cage.
Olcinius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benandonner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Giant Benandonner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Benandonner gets tackled into the cage by Olcinius. Olcinius maintains the clinch.
Olcinius unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benandonner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Benandonner on the inside.
Benandonner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benandonner is stalling here.
Benandonner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olcinius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benandonner avoids it.
Benandonner taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benandonner stalling against the cage.
Benandonner is pushing Olcinius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Olcinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benandonner.
Olcinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benandonner.
Olcinius missing with knees to the body.
Olcinius trying to land knees to the body.
Olcinius prevents a body shot from Benandonner.
Olcinius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olcinius putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benandonner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Olcinius misses with a knee strike.
Benandonner tries to break the clinch but Olcinius is controlling the position. #BC#
Benandonner breaks the clinch.
Benandonner digs a good hook to Olcinius's body.
Benandonner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olcinius.
Lucretinaus Olcinius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Olcinius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benandonners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benandonner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Olcinius is just out of range.
Olcinius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benandonner to score with a decent uppercut.
Olcinius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benandonner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Olcinius moves in looking to clinch but Benandonner pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Benandonner.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benandonner tests Olcinius's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Benandonner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benandonner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benandonner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olcinius can do to turn this around?
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away.
Benandonner throws a body shot but no joy.
Benandonner throws the left hand but Olcinius avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olcinius.
Olcinius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benandonner misses with a looping right.
Benandonner looks to score with a jab to the body but Olcinius is just out of range.
Olcinius feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benandonner throws a shot from downtown. Olcinius moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Benandonner catches Olcinius right on the button with a cross.
Benandonner clobbers Olcinius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Benandonner backing away here, and Olcinius unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benandonner misses with a hook.
Olcinius looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Benandonner.
Olcinius throws a head kick that Benandonner semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benandonner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olcinius doesn't seem bothered though.
Olcinius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olcinius moves out of range as Benandonner strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giant Benandonner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benandonner, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Giant Benandonner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 51: Hunt vs Benandonner
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Benandonner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benandonner throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Benandonner's shoulder, as Benandonner tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benandonner moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Benandonner throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Benandonner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benandonner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benandonner looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt with a hook.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Benandonner blocks the low kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Benandonner.
Benandonner lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benandonner misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Benandonner slips under a jab from Hunt.
Despite the aggression on Benandonner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Benandonner avoids them all with ease.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Benandonner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benandonner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Hunt.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt misses with a hook. Benandonner ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Benandonner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Benandonner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benandonner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Hunt.
Benandonner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benandonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Benandonner walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Benandonner.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benandonner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner connects with a body shot.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benandonner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Benandonner avoids it easily.
Benandonner throws a shot to the body.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a left hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner slips under a jab from Hunt.
Benandonner lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Hunt tries to sprawl but Benandonner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Benandonner trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt controlling the position for now.#ES#
Hunt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt takes a swing at Benandonner's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt throws a jab when Benandonner was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benandonner! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt leaves Benandonner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benandonner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Benandonner counters with a left to the body.
Benandonner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Benandonner staying out of range there.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Benandonner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benandonner doesn't seem phased though.
Benandonner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Benandonner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Benandonner throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Benandonner looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Benandonner lands with an overhand left.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benandonner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Benandonner ducks down to avoid it.
Benandonner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Benandonner throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner slips a jab from Hunt.#T1#
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.
Benandonner takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benandonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Benandonner had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Benandonner moved out of range.
Benandonner avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benandonner takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Benandonner throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Benandonner counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Benandonner lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hunt. Benandonner pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Benandonner!
Our winner, Giant Benandonner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 43: Ilmarinen vs Babula
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Woerner misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Benandonner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woerner's guard.
Woerner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benandonner tries to free his leg and advance position but Woerner is retaining full guard.
Woerner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Benandonner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benandonner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woerner is keeping the position for now.
Woerner is trying to keep Benandonner in close.
Benandonner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woerner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benandonner advances to half guard.
Woerner is looking to improve his position.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Woerner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woerner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benandonner slips a nice elbow through Woerner's hands, connecting with Woerner's forehead.
Benandonner trying to pass the guard but Woerner defending well. #SUB2#
Benandonner is trying to work for a kimura but Woerner is defending well.
#T1#
Woerner is trying to maintain the position but Benandonner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Benandonner is working for a submission of some sort.
Benandonner is pressing down on Woerner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woerner is holding on for now.
Woerner is trying to get back to full guard.
Benandonner is pressing down on Woerner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woerner is holding on for now.
Benandonner content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Woerner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benandonner is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Benandonner seems content to control.
Woerner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benandonner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benandonner's back!
Woerner throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Benandonner trying to control the hands but Woerner won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woerner misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Woerner working for the choke.
Woerner struggling to land strikes to the head as Benandonner covers up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Benandonner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Woerner misses with a punch to the head.
Benandonner covering up well and avoiding damage.
Benandonner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Woerner's guard. Nice work there by Benandonner.
Benandonner landing some decent shots from guard.
Woerner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Benandonner with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woerner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woerner looking to control.
Woerner being controlled here, momentarily.
Woerner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position.
Woerner trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woerner pulls Benandonner in close to prevent any damage.
Benandonner is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Woerner lands a nice hook to Benandonner's body. Benandonner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Woerner throws a body punch but Benandonner moves out of range.
Woerner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benandonner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benandonner.
A low kick from Woerner misses #TD2#
and Benandonner counters with a single leg into guard. Woerner didn't expect that.
Woerner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benandonner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benandonner throwing strikes from guard but Woerner blocks nicely.
Woerner is pulling down on Benandonner's head. It's preventing any offense from Benandonner, at least for the moment.#T1#
Woerner controls Benandonner momentarily but Benandonner frees himself.
Woerner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benandonner controls the pace.
Woerner working a defensive guard here.
Woerner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Woerner is trying to control the position but Benandonner postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Woerner on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Benandonner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woerner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benandonner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Woerner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position.
Benandonner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Woerner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benandonner.
Woerner controls Benandonner momentarily but Benandonner frees himself.
Benandonner tries to free his leg and advance position but Woerner is retaining full guard.
Benandonner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woerner is trying to control the position but Benandonner postures up.
Benandonner scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Woerner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benandonner stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benandonner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Benandonner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benandonner looking to pass the guard.
Benandonner throwing strikes but missing.
Woerner controls Benandonner momentarily but Benandonner frees himself.
Benandonner stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benandonner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Benandonner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position.
Benandonner wants to control from the top but Woerner keeps moving.
Woerner pulls Benandonner in close to prevent any damage.
Benandonner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benandonner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woerner is trying to keep Benandonner in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner 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#
Benandonner tries for a takedown but Woerner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benandonner shoots in for a double leg but Woerner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woerner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benandonner.
Woerner throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woerner as he jumps to the side.
Gigi Woerner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Benandonner.
Woerner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benandonner moves away.
Donk. Benandonner catches Woerner right on the button with a cross.
Benandonner shoots in looking for a takedown but Woerner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benandonner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benandonner or perhaps it was just good defense by Woerner, which made it look bad.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner lands a nice shot to the body.
Woerner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benandonner. That did some damage!
Gigi Woerner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A shot to the liver by Benandonner. Beautiful body shot.
Benandonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benandonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Woerner wants to clinch.
Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woerner throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Benandonner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benandonner.
Benandonner stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woerner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Benandonner passes Woerner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benandonner is trying to control. Woerner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benandonner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woerner defending well though.
Benandonner trying to pass the guard but Woerner defending well.
Woerner is controlling Benandonner's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Benandonner trying to mount his opponent but Woerner defends it.
Benandonner trying to control the pace.
Benandonner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woerner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Benandonner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woerner has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Woerner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benandonner pulls his head out easily.
Benandonner thows a huge punch but Woerner dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benandonner wants to free his trapped foot but Woerner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Woerner tries to roll over but Benandonner keeps him under control.
Woerner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Woerner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Woerner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benandonner controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Benandonner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Benandonner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woerner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Woerner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is defending well.
Benandonner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benandonner is pressing down on Woerner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woerner is holding on for now. #SUB#
Woerner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benandonner pulls his head out easily.
Benandonner works his way into side control.
Woerner tries to bench press Benandonner off him but Benandonner keeps the position. #SUB2#
Benandonner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benandonner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benandonner cracks Woerner with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benandonner is putting a hurting on Woerner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Benandonner avoids the strikes from the bottom by Woerner.
Woerner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giant Benandonner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benandonner 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 35:Smith vs Justice 3
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Hogan goes for a double leg but Benandonner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benandonner continues to drive forward.#BC#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Benandonner misses.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Benandonner unleashes a big counter combination but Hogan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan misses with a lunging right hand
and Benandonner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Hogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
Benandonner missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benandonner unleashes a big counter combination but Hogan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hogan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Hogan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Hogan throws the left hand but Benandonner avoids the punch easily.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Benandonner saw that one coming.
Paul Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benandonner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Benandonner's shoulder, as Benandonner tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benandonner! But no joy.#T1#
Benandonner blocks a jab.
Benandonner misses with a looping left.
Benandonner throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Hogan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benandonner walks into a jab.
Hogan connects with a body shot.
Hogan misses with a hook
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan sizes up Benandonner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benandonner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hogan scrambles back to his feet.
Benandonner scores with a jab. Hogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hogan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan lands a two punch combo.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benandonner.
Benandonner takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown but Benandonner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
A jab from Hogan misses.
Benandonner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
Benandonner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan throws a right and a left that Benandonner avoids nicely.
Hogan shoots in for a double leg but Benandonner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benandonner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan takes a swing at Benandonner's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
Benandonner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan throws a body punch but Benandonner moves out of range.
Benandonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan slips a jab from Benandonner.
Hogan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Benandonner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hogan misses with a left hand
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan slips under a jab from Benandonner.
Hogan throws a right hand that Benandonner ducks under and follows up with a left that Benandonner also avoids with ease.
Benandonner moves out of range of the strikes.
Benandonner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hogan.#T3#
Benandonner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benandonner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogan swings widly with a right hand
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Benandonner.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Hogan misses with a hook
and Benandonner counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Hogan.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Benandonner slips the punch.
Hogan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch combination from Benandonner misses.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benandonner.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Benandonner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Benandonner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benandonner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hogan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.
Hogan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Benandonner.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benandonner.
Benandonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hogan misses with a few strikes there.
Hogan misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Hogan misses #KD2#
and Benandonner counters with a crisp one two that drops Hogan! Benandonner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hogan to his feet! Hogan is in big trouble!
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Hogan is rocked!
Hogan misses with a looping right.
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benandonner lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giant Benandonner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benandonner. #SU2#
Benandonner decides to stand back up. Benandonner steps back and let's Fujita get back to his feet.
Fujita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benandonner circles away.
Fujita shoots in but Benandonner avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Benandonner dives in and scores a takedown into Fujita's guard.#SUB2#
Benandonner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fujita looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fujita looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fujita! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T1#
Benandonner wants to control but Fujita postures up.
Benandonner holding on.
Benandonner manages to get back to half guard.
Benandonner controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benandonner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benandonner pulls Fujita in close to his closed guard and prevents Fujita from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benandonner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujita manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Benandonner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Benandonner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benandonner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fujita looking to control.
Benandonner content to stall in guard here.
Benandonner passes into half guard.
Benandonner passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Benandonner controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Benandonner is working for a guillotine from mount but Fujita frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benandonner controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Benandonner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fujita napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fujita tries to improve position but can't.
Fujita being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Benandonner in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fujita is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giant Benandonner! |
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