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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sledgehammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reginald Benjamin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Sledgehammer's chin.
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270 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Sledgehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reginald Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin is looking to clinch but Sledgehammer is avoiding it.
Sledgehammer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Benjamin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benjamin stands up out of the half guard.
Sledgehammer with a lazy takedown attempt
so Benjamin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Benjamin gets to his feet. Sledgehammer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sledgehammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benjamin.
Sledgehammer blocks a head kick by Benjamin.
Benjamin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Benjamin stands up and beckons Sledgehammer to his feet.
Benjamin throws a head kick that Sledgehammer semi-blocks.
It looks like Peter Sledgehammer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benjamin tries to stand but Sledgehammer is controlling from the bottom.
Sledgehammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position.
Benjamin wants to stand but Sledgehammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Benjamin wants to stand and escape but instead Sledgehammer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer wants to pass the guard but Benjamin is keeping the position.
Sledgehammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sledgehammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benjamin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sledgehammer is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sledgehammer has his takedown stuffed
so Benjamin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer has a closed guard, preventing Benjamin from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benjamin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Benjamin stands up and waves to Sledgehammer to follow him.
Sledgehammer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benjamin, pushing him back against the cage.
Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sledgehammer ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin.
Sledgehammer fails with the takedown
and Benjamin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sledgehammer!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Sledgehammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sledgehammer is looking to escape.
Sledgehammer is working to get back to half guard.
Benjamin tries to control but Sledgehammer wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Benjamin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Sledgehammer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sledgehammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benjamin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Benjamin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Benjamin clinches up against the cage.
Benjamin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sledgehammer moves in looking to clinch but Benjamin pushes him off.
Benjamin tries a head kick but it misses.
Benjamin scoring well with a low kick there.
Sledgehammer drops his hands momentarily and Benjamin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sledgehammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peter Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sledgehammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benjamin counters with a single leg into guard. Sledgehammer didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin stands up from Sledgehammer's guard - Benjamin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Benjamin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sledgehammer to the mat! Sledgehammer manages to get full guard.
Benjamin gets to his feet. Sledgehammer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sledgehammer tries for a takedown but Benjamin circles away easily
and Benjamin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Sledgehammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sledgehammer feints and as Benjamin raises his hands in defense, Sledgehammer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sledgehammer passes Benjamin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sledgehammer stalling.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet.
Reginald Benjamin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer stalling.
Sledgehammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benjamin sees it coming and defends easily.
Sledgehammer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin is trying to stand up here but Sledgehammer is controlling him well.
Sledgehammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benjamin defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sledgehammer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Benjamin won't allow Sledgehammer to pass to mount.
Sledgehammer prevents Benjamin from standing back up.
Well, if Sledgehammer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet.
Benjamin pushes Sledgehammer off but Sledgehammer dives into side control.
Sledgehammer is staying tight to Benjamin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benjamin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sledgehammer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Benjamin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Sledgehammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sledgehammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Benjamin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sledgehammer won't be happy with that.
Benjamin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sledgehammer swings for the body but Benjamin moves out of range.
Peter Sledgehammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch but Benjamin moves away
and Benjamin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sledgehammer won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin wants to stand but Sledgehammer is controlling his arm.
Benjamin tries to stand but Sledgehammer controls the position and pulls Benjamin into his guard.
Benjamin wants to stand but Sledgehammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is trying to keep Benjamin in close.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Benjamin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Benjamin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Benjamin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benjamin throws a head kick but Sledgehammer moves out of range.
Benjamin tries a head kick but it misses.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sledgehammer moves into the clinch.
Benjamin wants to get back to striking at distance but Sledgehammer won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benjamin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sledgehammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sledgehammer looking to control.
Benjamin wants to get up but he can't break Sledgehammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sledgehammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benjamin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benjamin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sledgehammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sledgehammer is pulling down on Benjamin's head. It's preventing any offense from Benjamin, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer'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.
Benjamin tries to stand but Sledgehammer is controlling from the bottom.
Benjamin gets to his feet - Sledgehammer follows without any prompting.
Sledgehammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benjamin swivels and escapes.
Peter Sledgehammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sledgehammer darts in trying to clinch
and Benjamin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benjamin is looking to clinch.
Sledgehammer lands with a shot to the body.
Sledgehammer with a lazy takedown attempt
so Benjamin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Sledgehammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sledgehammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benjamin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benjamin wants to get up but he can't break Sledgehammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reginald Benjamin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sledgehammer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Benjamin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sledgehammer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Benjamin's back instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Benjamin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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