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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christ Benoit (ranked 3483 p4p, 4308 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 445 p4p, 508 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing Grace. Christ Benoit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emanuel Rodrigez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christ Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez takes one to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
Benoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodrigez slips under a jab from Benoit.
Benoit throws a front kick that sends Rodrigez stumbling back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rodrigez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Benoit tenderised Rodrigez's leg. Rodrigez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Benoit tries to land a front kick but Rodrigez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigez off balance momentarily.
Rodrigez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benoit swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit digs a good hook to Rodrigez's body.
Rodrigez needs to keep his hands up - Benoit had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodrigez or perhaps it was just good defense by Benoit, which made it look bad.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benoit throws a big counter combination but Rodrigez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigez off balance momentarily.
Rodrigez tries to keep at a distance but Benoit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Benoit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Benoit takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benoit avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit misses with some punches.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Benoit has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigez.
Benoit prevents the takedown attempt.
Benoit scores with a shot to the side of Rodrigez's head.
Rodrigez takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodrigez tries to pull guard but Benoit holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigez drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benoit lands a nice knee to the body.
Benoit digs a right hand underneath Rodrigez's ribcage. Rodrigez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigez. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodrigez.
Benoit lands a body shot.
Rodrigez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Benoit counter with a right hand.
Rodrigez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit thumps Rodrigez with a low kick.
Rodrigez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodrigez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigez.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Benoit. That's going to slow Rodrigez down.
A nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benoit.
Rodrigez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benoit pinned against the cage. Benoit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christ Benoit 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.
Benoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Benoit.
Benoit connects with a jab.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benoit scores with a nice head shot.
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodrigez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benoit connects with a body shot.
Benoit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodrigez has time to react.
Rodrigez drives through and clinches with Benoit against the cage.
Rodrigez avoids a wild elbow strike from Benoit.
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!
Rodrigez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benoit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit scores with a decent looking hook.
Benoit digs a good body shot into Rodrigez's ribs.
A low kick lands for Benoit.
Rodrigez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Benoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodrigez tries for a takedown but Benoit circles away easily
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Rodrigez dives in and scores a takedown into Benoit's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigez is proving a slippery customer.
Benoit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benoit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodrigez is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit is controlling Rodrigez's posture.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benoit has Rodrigez pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez takes one to the side of the head.
Benoit scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodrigez is defended easily by Benoit.
Rodrigez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benoit pinned against the cage. Benoit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emanuel Rodrigez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit punishes Rodrigez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benoit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigez's brow.
Benoit throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigez.
Benoit lands a shoulder strike.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Rodrigez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benoit walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Rodrigez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benoit clinches with his opponent.
Benoit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigez's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christ Benoit 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!
Rodrigez takes one to the side of the head.
Benoit is looking to slow Rodrigez down with leg kicks.
Benoit connects with a jab.
Benoit works Rodrigez's body with a nice hook.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit is looking to slow Rodrigez down with leg kicks.
Benoit instigates a clinch.
Benoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigez wants a takedown but no success here.
Benoit misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Benoit lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodrigez backwards.
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!
Rodrigez blocking some punches.
Benoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit lands a shot to the body.
Rodrigez wants to get back to striking at distance but Benoit won't allow it.
Benoit lands an elbow inside.
Rodrigez wants a takedown but no success here.
Benoit breaks the clinch.
Rodrigez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benoit connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigez's belly button to the back.
Benoit with a nice calf kick.
Donk. Benoit catches Rodrigez right on the button with a cross.
Benoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodrigez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Rodrigez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigez off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Benoit on the inside.
A short left from Benoit.
Benoit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benoit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christ Benoit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benoit manages to break the clinch.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
You can see that Rodrigez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A good leg kick by Benoit.
Christ Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benoit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Benoit lands a slapping body shot.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigez. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigez at a distance.
Benoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit scores with a nice body kick.
Benoit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigez is trying to push Benoit away but Benoit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodrigez looking for a takedown.
Rodrigez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Benoit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodrigez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benoit.
Rodrigez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Rodrigez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benoit prevents it.
Benoit keeps control of Rodrigez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benoit 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christ Benoit!
Christ Benoit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Emanuel Rodrigez had this to say: 'PUTA!!!'.
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energy
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