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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Fama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jb benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eugene Fama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jb benn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
benn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
benn fails to move to back control.
benn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by benn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
benn goes for an armbar but Fama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fama.
benn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
benn keeping moving, preventing Fama from controlling successfully.
Fama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of benn is proving hard to escape from.
benn working for a triangle but Fama defends it easily.
benn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
benn looking for a sweep. Not yet benn, not yet.
Fama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
benn 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.
benn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if benn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fama postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
benn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fama controls the pace.
benn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
benn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fama passes into half guard.
benn looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
benn wants to get back to full guard.
benn is in trouble now - Fama has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Fama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
benn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fama prevents benn from getting the reversal.
Fama content just to control the position here.
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.
Fama'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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Eugene Fama just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
benn has a takedown stuffed.
Fama tests benn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fama tries to bum rush benn with a series of wild strikes but benn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fama misses the shot to the body.
Fama misses the jab.
Eugene Fama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fama throws a shot from downtown. benn moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
benn slips a jab from Fama.
benn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fama throws a leg kick but benn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
benn throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Fama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
benn slips a jab from Fama.
benn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fama lands with an uppercut that bounces benn off the cage and back into rage.
Fama avoids the body shot from benn.
benn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fama throws out a powerful jab.
Fama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but benn moves away.
benn shoots in looking for a takedown. Fama tries to sprawl out of it but benn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fama.
Fama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. benn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fama lands a jab.
benn walks into a left hand.
Fama connects with the punch.
Fama throws a solid leg kick but benn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fama.
benn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fama.
benn is breathing heavily.
benn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches benn on the side of the head.
benn is rocked!
Fama waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract benn. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped benn to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
benn is still in real trouble! Can Fama finish him?
Fama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
benn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fama has passed into side control.
benn seems to have recovered his senses.
Fama passes to full mount! That's big trouble for benn!
Fama controlling his opponent.
benn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fama content just to control the position here.
benn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
benn moves into full guard.
Fama pushes down on benn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
benn is looking for a sweep. Fama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fama works his way into side control.
Fama slows the pace down.
benn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fama takes a little break here. benn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
benn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fama is looking to take a break and control but benn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Eugene Fama just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A jab lands there for Fama.
benn slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Fama.
jb benn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fama jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
benn shoots for a double leg takedown but Fama sprawls well. He's pushed benn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as benn blocks the leg kick.
Fama throws a series of punches but benn moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Fama dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fama feints and then cracks benn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow benn down.
Fama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Fama. That snapped benn's head back.
Good shot there by benn.
Fama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
benn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fama as he jumps to the side.
benn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
benn blocks a low kick nicely.
Fama lands a jab-cross combination.
benn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but benn is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fama tries a low kick but benn avoids it.
Fama ducks under a wild hook from benn.
benn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
benn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that benn can do to turn this around?
Fama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
benn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fama looks to land a combination. benn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
benn blocks a leg kick.
Fama wants to slow benn down by chopping away at his legs.
benn misses with a wild body shot.
Fama cracks a nice hook into benn's ribs.
Fama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fama with a nice cross.
benn tries to move into range but Fama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eugene Fama is winning the standup battle so far.
Fama cracks benn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Fama.
Fama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fama sizes up benn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
benn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
benn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
benn looks to land a combination but Fama avoids it well.
benn tries to move into range but Fama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
benn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
benn unloading with bombs!
Fama avoids a series of strikes thrown by benn.
benn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fama!
Fama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
benn looking for a sweep. Not yet benn, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
benn wants to hit a switch here but Fama passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for benn there!
Fama content just to control the position here.
benn is trying to escape the mount.
jb benn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
benn wants to control but Fama is having none of it.
benn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fama landing punches.
Fama controlling from the full mount.
benn is looking to get to half guard.
Fama controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as benn is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Fama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fama 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Fama!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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