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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Marius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benjamin tries to clinch but Marius is having none of it.
Marius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benjamin shoots in but no luck this time.
Benjamin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nickolas Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin tries to clinch but Marius moves out of range.
Benjamin has a takedown stuffed.
Gaius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
Benjamin looks to clinch
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Marius.
A head kick misses from Marius.
Benjamin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marius tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Marius.
Benjamin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benjamin is looking to clinch but Marius is avoiding it.
Benjamin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benjamin or perhaps it was just good defense by Marius, which made it look bad.
Benjamin misses with the combination.
#KD#
Marius lands a big head kick that sends Benjamin tumbling to the mat! Marius takes a step backwards and waves Benjamin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gaius Marius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marius connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benjamin. #T2#
Marius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benjamin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Marius lands a big head kick that sends Benjamin tumbling to the mat! Marius takes a step backwards and waves Benjamin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Benjamin is rocked!
Benjamin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marius counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaius Marius!
As Gaius Marius got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I didn’t know if I’d get to make this speech again, this marks the dawn of a new era. Thank you to the greatest manager in combat sports!'. |
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Event:
CCC 8 : Locke vs Francis
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Hillburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hillburn jabs Benjamin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hillburn tries to bum rush Benjamin with a series of wild strikes but Benjamin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benjamin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hillburn moves into range and clinches up with Benjamin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hillburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hillburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hillburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benjamin backwards.
Hillburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hillburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benjamin.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Benjamin has Hillburn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hillburn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hillburn scores with a hook to the body.
Hillburn scores with a hook to the body.
Hillburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hillburn.
Hillburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Hillburn lands a right hand.
Hillburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Hillburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hillburn goes for a takedown attempt but Benjamin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hillburn forces Benjamin back against the cage and clinches.
Hillburn tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Hillburn.
Nice body punch from Hillburn - that landed with a thud.
Hillburn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benjamin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hillburn can turn it around.
Hillburn lands with a right to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hillburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benjamin or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Hillburn.
Hillburn misses with a body punch.
Hillburn cracks Benjamin with a nice body shot.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Hillburn.
Hillburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hillburn lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benjamin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hillburn throws a head kick that misses.
Hillburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benjamin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hillburn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hillburn looks for the body kick but Benjamin saw that one coming.
Hillburn throws an overhand right that lands on Benjamin's shoulder, as Benjamin tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Hillburn cracks a nice hook into Benjamin's ribs.
A jab from Hillburn does it's job there.#CL2#
Hillburn moves into the clinch successfully.
Hillburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hillburn stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hillburn.
Hillburn can't find room to land a body shot as Benjamin controls the action.
Hillburn lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hillburn.
Hillburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benjamin is trying to drag Hillburn to the mat but Hillburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hillburn is working Benjamin over against the cage.
Hillburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Hillburn lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin fails to pull guard.
Hillburn lands a shot to the body.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Hillburn.
Hillburn lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Benjamin is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hillburn.
Oh Benjamin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hillburn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Benjamin with a big uppercut! Benjamin tries to clinch up but Hillburn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Benjamin to the mat! Benjamin covers up and Hillburn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
CCC 2 :Blackadder vs Creenshaw
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Rajcevski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Rajcevski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Rajcevski has hold of Benjamin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Benjamin seems comfortable defending it but Rajcevski has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Benjamin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Benjamin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rajcevski couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimche Rajcevski!
After winning the bout, Dimche Rajcevski 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benjamin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benjamin there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Benjamin closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.#TD2#
Benjamin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Benjamin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Benjamin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
An elbow from Benjamin crashes against the mat.
Benjamin tries to score with some ground and pound. Walker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Benjamin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Walker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Walker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benjamin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Walker defending against the ground and pound. #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.
An elbow from Benjamin crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Benjamin.
Walker is being controlled here.
Benjamin is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benjamin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Walker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Benjamin throws a strike aimed at the side of Walker's head but Walker avoids it well.#SUB2#
Benjamin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Benjamin drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches.
Walker tries to break free but Benjamin pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benjamin throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Benjamin seems unphased.
Walker lands a head shot.
Walker tests Benjamin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker cracks Benjamin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Benjamin clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##TD2#
Benjamin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walker regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Benjamin passes Walker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Benjamin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Walker tries to kick Benjamin off but Benjamin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjamin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Benjamin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Benjamin fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Benjamin moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker wants to break free but Benjamin has control.
#TD2#
Benjamin has picked Walker up - he's going for a ride! Benjamin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nickolas Benjamin has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benjamin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benjamin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benjamin in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benjamin. #T1#
Benjamin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benjamin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Benjamin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker!
Walker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benjamin.
Benjamin controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Benjamin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Walker is trying to stand.
Benjamin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Benjamin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benjamin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benjamin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Benjamin controlling the position easily from mount.
Benjamin looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Benjamin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Walker turns into him and now he's in Benjamin's guard.
Benjamin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Benjamin managing to control the position.
Benjamin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Benjamin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker throws an elbow that misses. Benjamin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by Benjamin!#REVB#
Walker keeping moving, preventing Benjamin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamin wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Benjamin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Benjamin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benjamin walks into a jab.
Walker tries to move into range but Benjamin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker throws a good cross that connects.
Benjamin scores with a leg kick.
Walker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benjamin doesn't seem bothered though.
Benjamin slips under a jab from Walker.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Benjamin into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benjamin or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Alistair Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.#T1#
Benjamin looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Benjamin throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker cracks Benjamin with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Benjamin drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
#TD2#
Benjamin wants the takedown. Walker is fighting it off but Benjamin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Walker's guard against the cage.
Walker is looking to stand back up but Benjamin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walker. #REVR##SUB2#
Benjamin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walker defends it well.
Alistair Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom. #T2#
Walker is trying to stand.
Benjamin is controlling the pace.
Benjamin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Walker is trying to escape back to his feet but Benjamin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Benjamin tries to stand but Walker is controlling his head.
Benjamin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Benjamin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Benjamin throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benjamin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Benjamin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benjamin lands in his opponent's guard.
Benjamin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benjamin looking to pass the guard.
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 Alistair Walker.
I think Benjamin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolas Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Benjamin goes for a double leg but Uche avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uche continues to drive forward.#CL#
Uche drives through and clinches with Benjamin against the cage.
Uche lands a left hand.
Benjamin is trying to pull guard but Uche has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uche fails with a takedown attempt.
Uche misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Benjamin jumps guard.
Uche wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche is looking to stand up but Benjamin won't let him.
Benjamin has control of Uche's left arm, preventing Uche from doing any damage.
Benjamin is looking to sweep but instead, Uche has passed into half guard.
Uche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Benjamin is trying to control but can't.
Uche is looking to take a break and control but Benjamin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uche prevents Benjamin from standing back up.
Benjamin is trying to maintain the position but Uche is very close to passing his half guard.
Benjamin is looking to improve his position.
Benjamin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uche. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uche throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but Uche shows good takedown defense.
Uche thinks about countering with a head kick.
Patrick Uche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
Uche wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches up with Uche, looking for a takedown. Benjamin pushes Uche against the cage but Uche circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Benjamin forces Uche back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Benjamin gets control of Uche's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benjamin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamin managing to control the position.
Uche slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benjamin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benjamin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Benjamin can't keep his opponent in guard - Uche advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benjamin is looking for a sweep. Uche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Uche stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Benjamin throws a low kick, looking for Uche's leg but Uche calmly moves out of range.
Uche fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Benjamin tries to counter it with a takedown but Uche pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uche moves in looking to clinch but Benjamin pushes him off.
Benjamin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uche. #T4##CL2#
Benjamin rushes Uche and presses him up against the cage.
Benjamin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uche pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benjamin tries a knee to the head but Uche blocks it.
#TD2#
Benjamin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Uche sneaks out the side door and pushes Benjamin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benjamin blocks a head kick by Uche.
Uche doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benjamin dives in for a single leg takedown but Uche sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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 Patrick Uche will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Uche tries to clinch there but Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin shoots in and drives through. Uche sprawls well.
Benjamin shoots for a takedown but Uche saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uche looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Uche.
Uche leaves Benjamin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patrick Uche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uche defends it nicely.
Uche seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin lands a jab.#T1#
Uche slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin stuffs the takedown attempt from Uche. Uche gets slowly back to his feet.
Benjamin tries to counter with a clinch but Uche shakes him off and moves away.
Uche gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benjamin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benjamin throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Uche stumbling backwards into the cage! Uche bounces back off the cage towards Benjamin, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Benjamin lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Benjamin celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nickolas Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Zuniga as Benjamin shoots in.
Zuniga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuniga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benjamin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benjamin is defended easily by Zuniga.
Everett Zuniga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zuniga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benjamin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuniga.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuniga sprawls well. Zuniga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benjamin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zuniga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benjamin slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Benjamin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zuniga walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Zuniga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benjamin, pushing him back against the cage.
Benjamin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuniga after a bit of a struggle.
Benjamin is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zuniga is trying to drag Benjamin to the mat but Benjamin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zuniga looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
Zuniga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benjamin circles away quickly and effectively.
Zuniga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL2#
Benjamin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zuniga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin.
Zuniga jumps guard but Benjamin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zuniga is trying to pull guard but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage.
Benjamin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Benjamin jumps guard.
Zuniga trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Zuniga stands and steps away. Benjamin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Zuniga tries to clinch but Benjamin is having none of it.
Zuniga tries to clinch up.
Benjamin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zuniga tries to avoid it but Benjamin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zuniga to the ground. Zuniga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zuniga slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin leaves Zuniga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zuniga with a poor takedown
and Benjamin counters with a one-two to the body.
Zuniga is breathing heavily.
Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zuniga avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuniga tries to counter with a takedown but Benjamin is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Zuniga wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.
Benjamin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zuniga blocks it well.#CL2#
Benjamin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zuniga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Zuniga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zuniga is looking to control Benjamin's arms but Benjamin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuniga has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuniga is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Benjamin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zuniga clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Benjamin looking to break Zuniga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zuniga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Benjamin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nickolas Benjamin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zuniga shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Zuniga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zuniga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benjamin can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Benjamin drives through and clinches with Zuniga against the cage.
#TD2#
Benjamin decides to pull guard.
Benjamin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benjamin looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamin, not yet. #SUB2#
Benjamin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zuniga defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga stopping the sweep attempt from Benjamin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zuniga trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benjamin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zuniga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zuniga advances position into side control!
Zuniga trying to control the position but Benjamin is working away.
Benjamin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benjamin is trying to control Zuniga's posture but Zuniga avoids it.
Zuniga wants to control but Benjamin is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benjamin throws the kick towards the body but Zuniga avoids it.#T3#
Benjamin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamin wants it to stay on the feet.
Benjamin feints the counter takedown.
Benjamin shoots in for a double leg but Zuniga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zuniga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zuniga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benjamin tries to avoid it but Zuniga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benjamin to the ground. Benjamin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Zuniga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zuniga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zuniga wants to control but Benjamin postures up.
Benjamin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benjamin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Benjamin working away.
Benjamin just content to control the position. #T4#
Let's hope that Benjamin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Benjamin stands up and beckons Zuniga to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuniga is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Zuniga circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benjamin.
A combination from Zuniga does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Benjamin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Benjamin shoots in and drives through. Zuniga sprawls well.
Zuniga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuniga stuffs the takedown.
Benjamin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zuniga.
Benjamin wants to counter with a clinch but Zuniga pushes him away.
Zuniga wants to clinch.
Benjamin darts in looking for a takedown but Zuniga gets double underhooks and turns Benjamin into the cage.
Zuniga feinted with a counter takedown.
Everett Zuniga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuniga is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Zuniga circles away and we're back to standing.
Zuniga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zuniga throws a head kick but Benjamin moves out of range.
#T1#
Zuniga is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Zuniga wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance.
Zuniga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zuniga is defended easily by Benjamin.
Benjamin misses with a head kick.
Zuniga darts in trying to clinch
and Benjamin counters with a left and a right that stings Zuniga.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuniga sprawls well. Zuniga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A jab lands there for Benjamin.
Benjamin with a poor takedown
and Zuniga counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuniga goes for a double leg but Benjamin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benjamin continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuniga tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Benjamin gets a clinch.
Benjamin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Benjamin keeps control of Zuniga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Benjamin.
Zuniga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage.
Zuniga prevents the takedown attempt.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuniga misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuniga misses with some punches.
Zuniga has Benjamin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benjamin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zuniga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benjamin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zuniga tries to clinch up but Benjamin circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuniga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benjamin sprawls well. Benjamin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zuniga gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt - Zuniga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Zuniga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benjamin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Benjamin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benjamin showed some decent athleticism there.
Zuniga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benjamin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickolas Benjamin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benjamin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolas Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Young takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Benjamin moves into the clinch.#TD#
Benjamin gets control of Young's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benjamin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Young trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benjamin's guard.
Benjamin has control of Young's left arm, preventing Young from doing any damage.
Young wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young wants to pass the guard but Benjamin is keeping the position.
Young trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benjamin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Benjamin's legs - danger averted.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benjamin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benjamin throws a lazy head kick
and Young counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Benjamin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benjamin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Benjamin slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Benjamin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Young tries to roll over but Benjamin keeps him under control.
Benjamin is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now.
Benjamin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Benjamin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benjamin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Benjamin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benjamin.
Benjamin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Young with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Benjamin is taking a breather. Young says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benjamin lands with a punch from half guard.
Benjamin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benjamin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Young looks winded!
Benjamin is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Benjamin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Benjamin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Benjamin throws a lazy head kick
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Benjamin scores with a takedown into Young's guard.
Benjamin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Young is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Benjamin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Young, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for Benjamin on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Young avoids it really well and circles away.
Stan Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Young gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benjamin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nickolas Benjamin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young has momentary wrist control but Benjamin slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Benjamin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Young is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Young is breathing heavily.#SU#
Benjamin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Benjamin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benjamin lands in his opponent's guard.
Benjamin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Benjamin tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Benjamin throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Benjamin working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Benjamin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Benjamin lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Stan Young has been cut.#CL#
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Benjamin is pushing Young up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Benjamin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Benjamin moves nicely into side control.
Benjamin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Young will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Benjamin stands up and beckons Young to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Benjamin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Young did well to prevent Benjamin getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Benjamin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stan Young's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Benjamin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage.
Young letting Benjamin take a breather here.#BC#
Benjamin manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Benjamin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benjamin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Benjamin manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin wants to hit a sweep here but Young passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benjamin there!
Benjamin is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Benjamin is working hard here to advance position.
Benjamin tries to control the position but Young now has his back.
Benjamin trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Young tightening his grip on Benjamin, looking for the choke.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young is hanging on to Benjamin's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benjamin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Young.
Benjamin is in bad spot here.
Benjamin needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Young avoiding Benjamin 's attempts to control his hands.
Benjamin looking to control the position.
Benjamin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Benjamin is trying to break free.
Young avoiding Benjamin 's attempts to control his hands.
Benjamin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Young is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Benjamin tries to escape the position.
Young struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Benjamin right now.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benjamin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Benjamin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Benjamin needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Young gets his hands free as Benjamin looks to control. #ES#
Benjamin manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #TD#
Benjamin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjamin working Young over with strikes.
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 Nickolas Benjamin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benjamin, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolas Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Benjamin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Conner is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Benjamin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benjamin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Benjamin is trying to get an arm triangle but Conner is defending well.
Benjamin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Benjamin decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Benjamin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Benjamin scores with a takedown into Conner's guard.
Conner wants to get back to his feet but Benjamin passes into half guard.
#T2##REVR#
Conner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Benjamin stands up and beckons Conner to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Benjamin has Conner up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Benjamin has hold of one of Conner's legs. Conner is fighting the takedown attempt but Benjamin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benjamin stays in close to Conner's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Benjamin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Benjamin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Benjamin is pushing Conner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Benjamin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benjamin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Benjamin is pulling down on Conner's head. It's preventing any offense from Conner, at least for the moment.
Benjamin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conner's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Benjamin stands up from Conner's guard - Benjamin perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL2#
Benjamin forces Conner back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Benjamin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Benjamin pulls guard successfully.
Benjamin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES2#
Benjamin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Conner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Benjamin 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#
Benjamin lands a big head kick that sends Conner to the canvas! Benjamin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickolas Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Benjamin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cellier.
Benjamin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cellier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benjamin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Benjamin rushes Cellier and presses him up against the cage.
Cellier being controlled against the cage.
Cellier tries to circle away but Benjamin has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Benjamin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cellier uses from the top position.
Cellier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellier wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving. #SU2#
Cellier stands and steps away. Benjamin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Cellier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benjamin's waist but Benjamin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cellier off to one side.
Benjamin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cellier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cellier cracks Benjamin with an open hand slap.
Benjamin with a poor takedown
and Cellier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cellier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cellier motions for Benjamin to come forward. Cellier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cellier thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Cellier looks to move away, Benjamin throws a big counter combo but Cellier just gets out of the way.
Cellier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benjamin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cellier slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cellier unleashes a big counter combination but Benjamin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cellier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cellier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benjamin in his tracks.
Cellier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin moves away.
Cellier throws a series of punches but Benjamin avoids them all with ease.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cellier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cellier throws a leg kick that misses.
Cellier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benjamin darts in trying to clinch
and Cellier counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Cellier. No joy for Benjamin on that attempt.
Cellier throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benjamin is defended easily by Cellier.#T3#
Cellier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benjamin feinted with a counter takedown.
Cellier lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Cellier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cellier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cellier has had enough of the clinch but Benjamin keeps him there for the moment.
Benjamin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benjamin is pushing Cellier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Cellier misses with a series of wild punches.
Benjamin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cellier checks the leg kick.
Cellier misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Cellier with that takedown attempt.
Cellier has a takedown stuffed.
Benjamin dodges the punch combination from Cellier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Cellier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cellier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cellier duly obliges.
Nickolas Benjamin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benjamin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cellier counter with a right hand. #CL#
Benjamin moves into the clinch successfully.
Cellier is trying to push Benjamin away but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cellier is looking to break free of the clinch but Benjamin has double underhooks. #BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Benjamin has closed the distance and engaged Cellier in a clinch.
Benjamin is stalling here.
#BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Benjamin has a takedown stuffed.
Cellier unleashes a big counter combination but Benjamin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Cellier circles away.
Cellier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches.
Benjamin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cellier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin throws a series of punches but Cellier avoids them all with ease.
Benjamin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cellier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cellier throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
A swing and a miss from Cellier.#CL#
Benjamin takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Cellier has had enough of the clinch but Benjamin keeps him there for the moment.
Cellier wants to get back to striking at distance but Benjamin won't allow it.
Benjamin goes for a takedown attempt but Cellier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Benjamin has Cellier up against the cage in a clinch.
Cellier taking a breather.
Cellier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Cellier manages to get underhooks.
#T3##BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin shoots for a double leg takedown but Cellier sprawls well. He's pushed Benjamin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cellier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cellier throws a right and a left that Benjamin avoids nicely.
Benjamin looks to land a body kick but Cellier moved away.
Paul Cellier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cellier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cellier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cellier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch.
Benjamin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cellier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cellier taking a breather.
Benjamin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cellier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cellier up against the cage.
Benjamin scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Benjamin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cellier is defending well.
Cellier can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Cellier.
Cellier slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjamin moves in looking to clinch but Cellier pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Cellier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cellier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Cellier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Benjamin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benjamin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CUT#It looks like Paul Cellier has been cut.
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt
and Cellier counters with a straight right hand.
Cellier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benjamin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benjamin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cellier counters with a nice uppercut.
Cellier throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benjamin.
Benjamin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cellier avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin tries to pull guard but Cellier won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin throws a series of punches but Cellier moves out of range. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Benjamin as Cellier shoots in.
Cellier misses with a low kick as Benjamin jumps back.
Cellier swinging wildly here.
Benjamin throws out a loose jab but Cellier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cellier lands with a nice combination. Benjamin backs away looking to recover.
Cellier misses with a leg kick
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cellier is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Cellier circles away and we're back to standing.
Cellier throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
Cellier throws the left hand but Benjamin avoids the punch easily.
Benjamin misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cellier avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Benjamin blocks the low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benjamin or perhaps it was just good defense by Cellier, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Cellier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cellier shoots in and drives through. Benjamin sprawls well.
Benjamin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benjamin throws a leg kick
enabling Cellier to counter with a crisp jab.
Cellier misses with a series of wild punches.
Benjamin attempts a counter takedown but Cellier avoids it well and moves away.
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!
Cellier throws a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cellier avoids it really well and circles away.
Cellier throws a nice looking combination but Benjamin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Benjamin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cellier, pushing him back against the cage.
Benjamin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benjamin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cellier walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benjamin tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Cellier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches up with Cellier, looking for a takedown. Benjamin pushes Cellier against the cage but Cellier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cellier defends it nicely.#T4#
Benjamin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cellier swivels and escapes.
Cellier throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
Benjamin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cellier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin checks a low kick from Cellier.
Benjamin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cellier checks the leg kick.
Cellier scores with a nice head shot.
Cellier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cellier lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin slips a jab from Cellier.
Nickolas Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Cellier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cellier lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Cellier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cellier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Cellier!
A less than humble Paul Cellier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 14
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjamin shoots and misses
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Benjamin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wagner, pushing him back against the cage.
Benjamin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wagner avoids the damage to the body.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Benjamin is pushing Wagner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Benjamin to work.
Benjamin stalling in the clinch.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Wagner. #T1#
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benjamin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.#BC2#
Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
Wagner throws the left hand but Benjamin avoids the punch easily.
Wagner fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl out of it but Benjamin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wagner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wagner lunges at Benjamin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benjamin's hand.
Wagner cracks Benjamin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Benjamin. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner needs to keep his hands up - Benjamin had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Benjamin saw that one coming.
Benjamin staying out of range there.
Wagner throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Benjamin dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Benjamin's head and hops out.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Benjamin's head and hops out.
Benjamin dives in for a single leg takedown but Wagner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Benjamin slips the punch.
Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
Benjamin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Benjamin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wagner defends it nicely.
Benjamin moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Benjamin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Benjamin.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benjamin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wagner throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Benjamin moves away and avoids it.
Benjamin looks for a takedown but Wagner sprawls well.
Benjamin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Benjamin wants a takedown but no success here.
Benjamin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Benjamin jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Benjamin around his waist. Benjamin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benjamin is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Benjamin avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Wagner tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin works on Wagner's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner 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#
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Benjamin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Benjamin tries to work over Wagner's front leg with a kick but Wagner checks it. #CL2#
Wagner tries to keep at a distance but Benjamin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Benjamin controls the action.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Wagner. #BC2#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin misses with a double jab.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benjamin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A bone on bone clash there as Benjamin blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Wagner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Wagner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benjamin just manages to avoid it.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
Benjamin slips a jab from Wagner.
Benjamin slips a jab and a cross from Wagner.
Benjamin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagner pinned against the cage. Wagner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Wagner coming out on top.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Benjamin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
Wagner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wagner throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.#T2#
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjamin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner moves out of range as Benjamin strikes.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Nickolas Benjamin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benjamin swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Benjamin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagner pinned against the cage. Wagner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Benjamin goes for a double leg but Wagner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wagner continues to drive forward.
Benjamin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
Benjamin tries to clinch
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Wagner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
Bruce Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benjamin can do to turn this around?
Wagner connects with an inside leg kick.
Benjamin wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Wagner throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.#T4#
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benjamin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benjamin wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Benjamin looks for a takedown but Wagner sprawls well.
Wagner misses with a hook. Benjamin ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner with a hook.
Benjamin moves out of range of the leg kick from Wagner.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benjamin there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner 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#
Wagner tries to work over Benjamin's front leg with a kick but Benjamin checks it.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Benjamin forces Wagner back against the cage and clinches.
Benjamin trying to land knees to the body.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Benjamin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagner lands a body shot.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benjamin's head backwards.
Wagner is looking to score with low kicks.
Benjamin tries to clinch up.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Benjamin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Wagner leaves Benjamin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
Benjamin shoots for a takedown but Wagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wagner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benjamin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wagner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benjamin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Wagner bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bruce Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A head kick misses from Benjamin.
Wagner throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner lands a nice shot that snaps Benjamin's head back.
Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner motions for Benjamin to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Benjamin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin.
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benjamin moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner tries to work over Benjamin's front leg with a kick but Benjamin checks it.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a takedown but Wagner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benjamin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Benjamin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benjamin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benjamin has his takedown stuffed
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wagner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benjamin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagner tries to land a leg kick but Benjamin saw it coming and moves away.
Wagner is looking to slow Benjamin down with leg kicks.
Benjamin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wagner's waist but Wagner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benjamin off to one side.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Benjamin is looking for the big counter here.
Benjamin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Benjamin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Wagner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benjamin in his tracks.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.
Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away.
Wagner throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin throws a counter combo.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
Benjamin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benjamin tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Benjamin avoided it.
Nickolas Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner tries to work over Benjamin's front leg with a kick but Benjamin checks it.
Benjamin drops his hands momentarily and Wagner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagner, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wagner!
Bruce Wagner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 12
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Benjamin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menendez defends it nicely.
Benjamin shoots in for a double leg but Menendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.
Benjamin throws a right and a left that Menendez avoids nicely.
Menendez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Menendez tries a quick counter leg kick but Benjamin is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Benjamin.
Menendez blocks a head kick by Benjamin.
Menendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benjamin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Benjamin with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Benjamin rushes Menendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menendez throws a head kick but Benjamin moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt - Menendez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Menendez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Menendez shoots in and drives through. Benjamin sprawls well.
Benjamin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Benjamin pushes Menendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Benjamin stalling the fight.
Benjamin wants a takedown but no success here.
Benjamin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menendez.
#T2#
Benjamin just leaning against Menendez, taking a breather.
Benjamin lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Benjamin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Benjamin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Menendez kicks off Benjamin and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benjamin counters with a three punch combo that has Menendez backing up. Menendez nods at Benjamin to acknowledge the strikes.
Menendez looks winded!#CL#
Benjamin forces Menendez back against the cage and clinches.
Benjamin can't get the takedown.
Benjamin fails to pull guard.
Benjamin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Menendez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Benjamin tries to pull guard but Menendez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Menendez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benjamin to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Benjamin pulls guard successfully.
Menendez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Menendez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Menendez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Menendez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Benjamin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Benjamin is trying to control Menendez's posture but Menendez avoids it.
Benjamin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menendez on the ground.
Benjamin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Menendez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benjamin is trying to escape the position but Menendez is controlling the position.
Benjamin tries to bench press Menendez off him but Menendez keeps the position.
Benjamin trying his best to control but Menendez has mounted him.
Benjamin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menendez trying to control but Benjamin is having none of 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 Nickolas Benjamin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Menendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Menendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nickolas Benjamin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Benjamin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Menendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Menendez is pressed up against the cage. Benjamin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Menendez down to the mat. Menendez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Benjamin moves into range and clinches up with Menendez.#BC#
Benjamin manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin misses with a head kick.
Benjamin backing away here, and Menendez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benjamin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Menendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benjamin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Benjamin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Menendez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benjamin sprawls well initially but Menendez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benjamin is looking for a sweep. Menendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Menendez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Menendez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Benjamin gets a clinch.
Benjamin jumps guard but Menendez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benjamin jumps guard but Menendez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Menendez is trying to trip Benjamin. He has hold of a leg but Benjamin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Menendez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Menendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Menendez from controlling successfully. #T2##SU2#
Menendez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Benjamin, up you get!
Benjamin shoots in for a double leg but Menendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benjamin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Menendez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Menendez misses with a double jab
and Benjamin counters with a one-two to the body.
Menendez is breathing heavily.
Benjamin shoots in and drives through. Menendez sprawls well.#TD2#
Menendez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benjamin's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Menendez stands up and waves to Benjamin to follow him.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but Menendez shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Benjamin looks for a takedown but Menendez sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Menendez as Benjamin shoots in.
Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch but Menendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Benjamin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benjamin shoots and misses
and Menendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benjamin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Benjamin tries to sprawl but Menendez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Benjamin pushes Menendez off but Menendez dives into side control.
Menendez scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Benjamin is trying to buck Menendez off.
Menendez scores with punches from side control. #SU2#
Menendez stands up and beckons Benjamin to his feet.
Nickolas Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far.
Benjamin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Menendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Menendez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Menendez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A control attempt from Benjamin but he's now mounted!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Menendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Benjamin with that takedown attempt.
Menendez thinks about the counter body kick.
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Menendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benjamin is wriggling around but Menendez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Menendez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menendez darts in looking for a takedown but Benjamin gets double underhooks and turns Menendez into the cage.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menendez as he avoids it easily.
Benjamin dives in for a single leg takedown but Menendez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Menendez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Benjamin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Menendez trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin wants to hit a sweep here but Menendez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benjamin there!
Benjamin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benjamin tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Menendez controlling his opponent.
Benjamin tries to hold on but Menendez pushes him away.
Benjamin is bucking up trying to escape but Menendez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Benjamin tries to hold on but Menendez pushes him away.
Benjamin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Benjamin is keeping busy.
#T3#
Benjamin is trying to get back to his feet but Menendez has full control of the position and if anything, Benjamin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Benjamin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Menendez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Benjamin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Menendez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Benjamin's body.
Menendez controlling well, preventing Benjamin from escaping the position.
#T4#
Will Menendez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Menendez has the hooks in. Benjamin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Benjamin fending off the submission attempt from Menendez. #SUB2#
Benjamin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Menendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Menendez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Benjamin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm shoots in but Benjamin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Benjamin moves out of range easily. #CL#
Benjamin pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benjamin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Storm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benjamin up against the cage.#BC#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benjamin.
Benjamin shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.#T1#
Benjamin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches up with Storm, looking for a takedown. Benjamin pushes Storm against the cage but Storm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Benjamin instigates a clinch.
Benjamin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Storm after a bit of a struggle.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Benjamin is controlling him.
Storm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benjamin's elbow.
Benjamin jumps guard but Storm stands there with Benjamin around his waist. Benjamin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benjamin has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Benjamin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benjamin jumps guard but Storm stands there with Benjamin around his waist. Benjamin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Storm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Storm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Storm trying to control the position here.
Benjamin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benjamin throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES2#
Storm manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Benjamin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Storm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benjamin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Storm just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Storm jumps guard and drags Benjamin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamin looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benjamin wants to stand and escape but instead Storm has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Benjamin is controlling Storm's posture.
Benjamin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Storm preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Storm stands and steps away. Benjamin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sand Storm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Storm lands a high kick!
Storm stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Storm clinches up with Benjamin and pushes him back against the cage.
Benjamin is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Storm jumps into guard, dragging Benjamin to the mat.
Benjamin wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Storm passes Benjamin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benjamin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benjamin tries to get out of the position.
Benjamin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Storm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Storm thowing shots but they're missing.
Storm blocks Benjamin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Storm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benjamin is looking to escape. #T2#
Storm manages to capitalize on a mistake by Benjamin to take his back!#SUB2#
Benjamin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Storm trying to control momentarily.
#T3##SUB2#
Storm is persistently looking for the submission but Benjamin is defending it well.
Sand Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm has the hooks in. Benjamin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Storm misses with a punch to the head.
Storm is riding his opponent, not letting Benjamin buck him off.
Benjamin is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Storm working for a choke but Benjamin is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Storm has good solid back control here.
Benjamin tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamin covering up well under a series of strikes from Storm.
Benjamin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sand Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Benjamin moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Benjamin jumps into guard, dragging Storm to the mat.
Benjamin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Storm has passed into side control.
Benjamin is trying to improve his position.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Benjamin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benjamin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Storm asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm in side control, throwing shots but Benjamin defends. #T1##SU2#
Storm stands up and beckons Benjamin to his feet.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Storm misses with a takedown #CL#
and Benjamin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Benjamin lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Benjamin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Benjamin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Benjamin is looking for a triangle here but Storm uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2##SU2#
Storm stands up.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm tries to clinch up but Benjamin circles away and keeps his distance.
Benjamin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Storm pinned against the cage. Storm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Storm defends well and Benjamin ends up having to push Storm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Benjamin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Storm counters with a three punch combo that has Benjamin backing up. Benjamin nods at Storm to acknowledge the strikes.
Storm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benjamin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Storm somewhat.
Storm closes the distance and clinches up with Benjamin, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes Benjamin against the cage but Benjamin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Benjamin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Storm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benjamin is in Storm's guard.
Storm has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Benjamin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Benjamin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Storm pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Benjamin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Benjamin shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storm as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt
and Storm counters with a nice body kick.
Sand Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benjamin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Storm.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Storm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Storm throws a nice head kick!
Nickolas Benjamin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benjamin defends well and Storm ends up having to push Benjamin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benjamin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickolas Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sand Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sand Storm.
I've got Storm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sand Storm! |
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