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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christ Benoit (ranked 2134 p4p, 3214 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 293 p4p, 422 weight class). Benoit's entrance music is Amazing Grace. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Basic striking
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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 9 - 1 - 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 17 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
Benoit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liguy scores with a takedown into Benoit's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liguy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liguy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benoit is controlling Liguy's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Liguy throwing strikes from guard but Benoit blocks nicely.
Benoit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benoit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liguy manages to get himself to full guard.
Benoit postures up in Liguy's guard and throws a big left but Liguy blocks it.
Benoit gets to his feet - Liguy follows without any prompting.
Liguy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liguy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liguy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benoit avoids it really well and circles away.
Liguy looks for a takedown but Benoit sprawls well.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Liguy.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Liguy off balance momentarily.
Liguy 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 Liguy off to one side.
Liguy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Benoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liguy.
Liguy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benoit circles away.
Benoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liguy looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Benoit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit connects with an inside leg kick.
Benoit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liguy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benoit scores with a leg kick.
Benoit scores with a jab.
It looks like Oleg Liguy has been cut.
Benoit is looking to slow Liguy down with leg kicks.
Crunch! Benoit slams his shin into Liguy's torso.
That kick from Benoit tenderised Liguy's leg. Liguy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liguy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benoit lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit is looking to slow Liguy down with leg kicks.
Benoit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liguy.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benoit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liguy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Benoit.
Benoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Liguy in the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benoit.
Liguy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Benoit connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Liguy to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Benoit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christ Benoit!
Christ Benoit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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