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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Beer (ranked 24814 p4p, 24460 weight class) and Ryan Smith (ranked 498 p4p, 495 weight class). Benson Beer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benson Beer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Beer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith looking to control.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beer.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Beer is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beer won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beer is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Beer, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Beer against the cage but Beer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beer rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to break free but Beer pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beer as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beer uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beer lands a couple of digs.
Beer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Beer won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Beer 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.
Beer wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beer is stalling in the full guard.
Smith working for a triangle but Beer defends it easily.
Smith looks winded!
Beer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Beer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beer tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Beer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Beer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Beer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beer.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith has Beer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to stall but Beer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith avoiding damage as Beer throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beer throws a head punch that misses.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Beer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Beer is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Beer working some strikes from top position.
Beer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beer chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beer.
Beer wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Beer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Beer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Beer stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beer is controlling him.
Beer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Beer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beer works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Beer controlling from the top position.
Beer lands a couple of digs.
Beer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beer has Smith in his guard.
Beer keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beer wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Beer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith trying to control but Beer is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beer wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Beer dominated that second round.
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!
Beer fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Beer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Beer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beer wants to clinch.
Beer is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beer tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Beer backing up. Beer nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Beer gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beer prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Beer in his half guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Beer has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beer's guard.
Benson Beer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beer wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beer's head.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Beer is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Beer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beer wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Beer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beer wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Benson Beer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beer keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beer leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beer fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Beer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Beer is in full control for now.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Beer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Smith.
Well Beer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Beer!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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