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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 1590 p4p, 2778 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 247 p4p, 424 weight class). McConnell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Reason. Dalton McConnell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Benn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell throws a series of punches but Benn Jr moves out of range.
McConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McConnell misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
McConnell dodges the punch combination from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benn Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Benn Jr connects with a right hand. McConnell shakes it off.
McConnell throws a hook but Benn Jr avoids it easily.
Benn Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benn Jr jabs at McConnell's body.
McConnell jabs at Benn Jr's body.
Benn Jr cracks McConnell with a good jab.
McConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Benn Jr - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell instigates a clinch.
Benn Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
McConnell wants to clinch
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell instigates a clinch.
McConnell lands a left hand.
Benn Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell gets through Benn Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benn Jr counters with a left and a right that stings McConnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jr pushes him away.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Benn Jr gets tackled into the cage by McConnell. McConnell maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Benn Jr looks to land a body kick but McConnell moved away.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Benn Jr tenderised McConnell's leg. McConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
McConnell darts in and clinches Benn Jr up against the cage.
McConnell presses Benn Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benn Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Benn Jr controls his hands.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benn Jr with a jab.
McConnell ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell clinches.
Knees to the body from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Benn Jr.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jr pushes him off.
McConnell clinches up with Benn Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benn Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell working aggressively here.
Benn Jr tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Benn Jr.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell tries to work over Benn Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Benn Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
Benn Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benn Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Benn Jr keeps it at a distance.
Benn Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but McConnell avoided it.
McConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
McConnell pushes Benn Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McConnell misses with some punches.
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 Nigel Benn Jr will probably get the nod.
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.
McConnell blocks a head kick by Benn Jr.
Dalton McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benn Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McConnell throws a body punch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
McConnell slips under a jab.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
McConnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McConnell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
McConnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benn Jr tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Benn Jr working hard to break the clinch.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Benn Jr blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
McConnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benn Jr has time to react.
McConnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
McConnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell throws a leg kick but Benn Jr moved away.
McConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Benn Jr.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr taking a breather.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benn Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Benn Jr controls the action.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 right hook to the body lands for McConnell.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
Benn Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McConnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Benn Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Benn Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell thuds his right hand into Benn Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McConnell slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr cracks McConnell with a good jab.
McConnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McConnell missing with a left hand there. Benn Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Benn Jr is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benn Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benn Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Benn Jr.
Benn Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McConnell throws a combination. Benn Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benn Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benn Jr working hard to break the clinch.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benn Jr blocks an uppercut.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Benn Jr back into the cage.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Benn Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
McConnell wants a takedown.
Benn Jr gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Benn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell just leaning against Benn Jr, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benn Jr's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
A short uppercut from McConnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling him.
McConnell blocking some punches.
McConnell can't get the takedown.
Benn Jr blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range.
Benn Jr lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Benn Jr misses.
McConnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benn Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McConnell misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Benn Jr is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles McConnell. McConnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McConnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Benn Jr's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
McConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benn Jr manages to avoid it.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
McConnell lands a body shot.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Benn Jr.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McConnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benn Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Benn Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McConnell tries to clinch there but Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benn Jr moves forwards but McConnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benn Jr 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.
McConnell has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Benn Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benn Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
McConnell lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Benn Jr controls the action.
Benn Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benn Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell tries to work over Benn Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jr pushes him away.
McConnell throws a good cross that connects.
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Benn Jr back into the cage.
Benn Jr tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benn Jr's elbow.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell pushes Benn Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benn Jr moves away.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Benn Jr keeps it at a distance.
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!
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McConnell 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Nigel Benn Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.
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