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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by Darude- Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 cm
30
210 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
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194 cm
28
212 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Powerful |
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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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Benn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cookie Monster! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monster drives through with a takedown into Benn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Benn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monster is one step ahead there. Benn working for a triangle but Monster defends it easily.
Monster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Benn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Benn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Monster postures up in Benn's guard and throws a big left but Benn blocks it. Benn trying to control the position.
Monster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Benn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Benn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Benn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Benn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monster throws a big elbow that misses. Benn wants to sweep but no luck. Benn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Benn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monster wants to pass the guard but Benn is keeping the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Benn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monster. Benn is trying to control the position but Monster postures up. Monster throws an elbow that misses. Benn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monster's guard. Nice move by Benn!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Benn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Monster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benn defends well. Benn postures up in Monster's guard and throws a big left but Monster blocks it. Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monster tries to land a sweep but no joy. Benn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benn has managed to get both his arms back between Monster's legs - danger averted. Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Benn wants to control from the top but Monster keeps moving. Monster working for a triangle but Benn defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Benn has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Monster to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Benn is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Monster pulls down on the head and he's put Benn to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cookie Monster!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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