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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between PJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keastie Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PJ Benn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keastie Kannegaard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Kannegaard.
It looks like PJ Benn has been cut.
PJ Benn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benn.
Benn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kannegaard's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benn tries to free his leg and advance position but Kannegaard is retaining full guard.
Benn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benn throwing strikes from guard but Kannegaard blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn trying to control but Kannegaard is working from the bottom.
Benn looking to pass the guard.
Benn is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Benn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kannegaard avoids it really well and circles away.
Keastie Kannegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benn has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kannegaard misses with a double jab.
That's two 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.
Benn closes the distance but Kannegaard moves to the side
and Kannegaard counters with a three punch combo that has Benn backing up. Benn nods at Kannegaard to acknowledge the strikes.
Benn shoots in but Kannegaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Benn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kannegaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Benn misses with a takedown attempt
and Kannegaard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kannegaard gets underhooks to prevent Benn's takedown attempt.
Kannegaard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benn tries to pull guard but Kannegaard won't allow it.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benn tries to clinch but Kannegaard moves away
and Kannegaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kannegaard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benn.
Kannegaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Kannegaard lands a jab to Benn's midsection.
Kannegaard cracks Benn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Benn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kannegaard finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kannegaard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benn tries to keep at a distance but Kannegaard has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannegaard wants to clinch but Benn slips to the side
and Benn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benn is keen to just control but Kannegaard is a slippery customer.
Benn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benn thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kannegaard to regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kannegaard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keastie Kannegaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on PJ Benn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benn has a takedown stuffed.
Kannegaard dips to his left and cracks Benn with an uppercut!
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kannegaard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kannegaard wants it to stay on the feet.
Benn walks into a left hand.
Kannegaard closes the distance and clinches.
Benn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kannegaard walks away with a smile on his face. Benn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn takes one on the button.
Benn is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannegaard grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Benn takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kannegaard cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keastie Kannegaard!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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