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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren has chosen London Calling - The Clash as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Frank Warren!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Warren is just out of range.
Benson throws a combination. Warren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Warren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benson's waist but Benson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warren off to one side.
Benson throws a lazy uppercut
so Warren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warren.
Warren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warren postures up in Benson's guard and throws a big left but Benson blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Warren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson keeping full guard, as Warren tries to pass.
Warren throwing strikes but missing.
Warren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benson keeping full guard, as Warren tries to pass.
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren postures up in Benson's guard and throws a big left but Benson blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warren landing some decent shots from guard.
Warren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Warren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warren trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Warren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benson's guard.
Benson is not content to let Warren control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benson's head.
Benson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warren on the ground.
Warren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warren passes to full mount!
Warren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Benson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Warren lands a big elbow.
Warren working Benson over with strikes here.
Warren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren trying to control but Benson is having none of it.
Warren throwing strikes here but Benson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Warren throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Warren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Warren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benson scores with a shot to the body.
Benson slaps away a takedown attempt from Warren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Warren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benson tries to avoid it but Warren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benson to the ground. Benson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benjamin Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Warren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benjamin Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
Nice takedown defense from Benson. No joy for Warren on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warren is defended easily by Benson.
Warren shoots in but Benson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson lands with a slapping head kick.
Benson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benson lands with a straight right. Warren didn't see that one coming.
Benson misses with a series of wild punches.
Warren tries for a takedown but Benson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren scores with a jab. Benson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benson swivels and escapes.
A big left from Benson misses.
A head kick misses from Benson.
A punch combination from Benson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Warren's head and hops out.
Benson throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Warren shoots in for a takedown but Benson shows good takedown defense.
Benson stuffs the takedown.
Benson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benson wants it to stay on the feet.
Warren has a takedown stuffed.
Benson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Benson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Warren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benson circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warren.
Warren shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benjamin Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Warren.
Nice sprawl there from Benson as Warren shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Warren.
Warren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson throws a one two combo.
Benson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warren throws out the jab.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Benson leaves Warren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Benson.
Warren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benson as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown. Benson tries to sprawl out of it but Warren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benson misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benson misses with a body shot.
Warren tries for a takedown but Benson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warren closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benson's guard.
Warren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benson is keeping the position for now.
Benjamin Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren is pushing down on Benson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benson is fighting to maintain full guard but Warren has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Frank Warren!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Frank Warren!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Frank Warren!
Frank Warren wins by unanimous decision!
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