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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harris TimeBomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harris TimeBomber! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Benson! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. TimeBomber is working an open guard so Benson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. TimeBomber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. TimeBomber avoids the body shot from Benson.
TimeBomber shoots in and bounces Benson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Benson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Benson being controlled here, momentarily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. TimeBomber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. TimeBomber trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benson's guard. TimeBomber with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Benson decides to stand up. Benson drives through with a takedown into guard. Benson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. TimeBomber wants to sweep but no luck. Benson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of TimeBomber is proving hard to escape from. Benson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. TimeBomber looking for a sweep. Not yet TimeBomber, not yet. Benson distracts TimeBomber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Benson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. TimeBomber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benson.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. TimeBomber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benson's half guard. Benson has one foot on TimeBomber's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Benson keeps the fight on the outside. The fight stays on the outside here - TimeBomber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. TimeBomber with a lazy takedown attempt and Benson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Benson postures up.
Benson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. TimeBomber is trying to control the position but Benson postures up. TimeBomber is really struggling to control Benson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Benson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around TimeBomber's waist but TimeBomber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benson off to one side. TimeBomber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Benson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Benson has TimeBomber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TimeBomber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Benson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Benson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benson looks to land a combination but TimeBomber avoids it well. Benson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. TimeBomber keeps the fight on the outside. Benson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TimeBomber circles away quickly and effectively. Benson keeps the fight on the outside. Horrible takedown by TimeBomber or perhaps it was just good defense by Benson which made him look bad. Benson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in TimeBomber's half guard. TimeBomber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benson pulls his head out easily. TimeBomber trying to control from the bottom.
Benson is trying to control the action in half guard but TimeBomber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Benson controlling the action here. Benson tries to pass to full mount but TimeBomber defends it. TimeBomber trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Benson manages to pass to mount!
TimeBomber tries to hold on but Benson postures up.
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 working for a submission but TimeBomber is keeping him at bay. TimeBomber is in a horrible position here. Benson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Benson wants to control the pace but TimeBomber is squirming around nicely. TimeBomber is trying desperately to improve position. TimeBomber tries to hold on but Benson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. TimeBomber is desperately trying to improve his position but Benson has a good base and remains in mount. Benson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
TimeBomber tries to improve his position but instead Benson has taken his back! Benson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. TimeBomber is defending well though. Benson let's go of the attempt for now. Benson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Benson is breathing heavily. Benson is working the ground and pound. Can TimeBomber escape? TimeBomber showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. TimeBomber is really stuck here.
TimeBomber is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
TimeBomber looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. TimeBomber just trying to survive but Benson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. I really don't envy TimeBomber right now.
Benson not allowing TimeBomber to control his hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Benson 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!
Benson doesn't manage to clinch there - TimeBomber circles away.
TimeBomber with a poor takedown and Benson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benson. Benson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed TimeBomber's guard. TimeBomber is trying to control but can't.
Benson wants to take a breather but TimeBomber is having none of it. Benson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Benson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. TimeBomber gets full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are breathing heavily. TimeBomber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
TimeBomber tries to land a sweep but no joy. Trevor Benson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benson trying to control but TimeBomber is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. TimeBomber with a lazy takedown attempt and Benson counters with a single leg into guard. TimeBomber didn't expect that. TimeBomber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Benson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully. Benson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Benson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. TimeBomber has his hands on Benson's head, controlling the position. Benson is looking to advance position but TimeBomber has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Benson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! TimeBomber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully. TimeBomber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benson is one step ahead there. TimeBomber looking to control.
Benson gets to his feet - TimeBomber follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. TimeBomber doesn't succeed with the takedown and Benson counters by clinching up. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris TimeBomber. That's going to take a lot out of him. Benson stalling against the cage.
TimeBomber tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually TimeBomber drops back down to his feet.
TimeBomber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Benson wants to clinch up but TimeBomber keeps it at a distance. Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up but TimeBomber swats him away and circles back towards the center. Harris TimeBomber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! TimeBomber misses with an uppercut. Benson saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight! Trevor Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Benson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Trevor Benson! Judge William Gold scores the fight for Trevor Benson! Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Trevor Benson!
Trevor Benson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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