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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Benton (ranked 3603 p4p, 4553 weight class) and Brent Scab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scab is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lift Yourself- Kanye West. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ezekiel Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brent Scab!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Scab lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ezekiel Benton has been cut.
Benton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scab misses with a kick to the body
and Benton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scab!
Benton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scab, who protects the arm well.
Benton tries for a kimura but Scab is defending well.
Scab tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scab manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benton's best efforts.
Benton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scab doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton is trying to control. Scab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton slows the pace down in half guard.
Scab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scab has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benton is taking a breather. Scab says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Scab is staying active underneath Benton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scab is trying to control but can't.
Scab tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scab wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
Benton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scab sees it coming and defends easily.
Benton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Benton trying to control the action but Scab is working from the bottom.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Scab is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scab is just riding it out for now. Benton eventually gives up the hold.
Benton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton is keen to just control but Scab is a slippery customer.
Scab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benton is controlling the pace.
Scab is looking to improve his position.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scab has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scab defends it well.
Benton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Scab defend it? Benton steps over the head and cranks it - Scab is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Benton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Benton!
In defeat, Brent Scab stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn. I will come back stronger.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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