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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Conway (ranked 23999 p4p, 3961 weight class) and Jagger Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jagger Benson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walter Conway's chin.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jagger Benson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
As Benson tries to get set, Conway tries to push him back and clinch up but Benson manages to avoid the attempt.
Conway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Conway is looking to counter the offense by Benson and move into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benson.
Walter Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagger Benson.
Benson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benson can't break the clinch.
Benson fails to pull guard.
Conway goes for a takedown attempt but Benson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benson is defended easily by Conway.
Conway is looking to counter the offense by Benson and move into the clinch.
Benson looks winded!
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Conway.
That's two 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.
Conway prevents Benson from breaking the clinch.
Benson avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Benson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Conway keeps control of Benson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Conway clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Benson is controlling the position but Conway somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Conway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benson pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benson pulls his head out easily.
Benson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conway defends it well.
Benson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Benson wants to take a breather but Conway is having none of it.
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.
Benson thows a huge punch but Conway dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Conway controls his leg.
Conway actively working from the bottom here.
Benson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conway's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson uses his free foot to push down on Conway's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Conway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jagger Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Conway's cut.
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.
Benson has closed the distance and engaged Conway in a clinch.
Benson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Conway turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Conway manages to end up in side control.
Conway working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson tries to buck Conway off but Conway is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Benson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benson looks to move to half guard but instead Conway has passed into mount! Damn!
Conway goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Benson turns into him and now he's in Conway's guard.
Conway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson forces his way into half guard.
Benson controlling the pace.
Benson with the ground and pound but Conway uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
Benson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson throws a big elbow that misses.
Benson wants to pass the guard but Conway is keeping the position.
Benson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benson is looking to stand up but Conway won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Conway swivels and escapes.
Benson is breathing heavily.
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.
Benson throws a solid leg kick but Conway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benson.
Benson forces Conway back against the cage and clinches.
Conway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benson has closed the distance and engaged Conway in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jagger Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Conway's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Benson misses with a double jab.
Conway gets tackled into the cage by Benson. Benson maintains the clinch.
Benson jumps guard and drags Conway to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conway is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benson has escaped and now he's on top!
Benson throws a big right hand that misses.
Benson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson throwing strikes from guard but Conway blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving.
Conway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Conway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conway tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benson throws a big elbow that misses.
Benson wants to stand but Conway has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benson shoots for a takedown but Conway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benson.
Conway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
Walter Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagger Benson.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conway wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson pushes Conway up against the cage in a clinch.
Conway prevents a body shot from Benson.
Conway wants a takedown.
Conway stops a takedown attempt from Benson.
Conway has Benson pressed against the cage, preventing Benson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conway wants a takedown.
Benson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Conway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walter Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jagger Benson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conway turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jagger Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jagger Benson!
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hype
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RATING
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