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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luka Benedicic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TJ Brown looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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172 cm
18
150 lbs
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175 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luka Benedicic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TJ Brown! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benedicic is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Benedicic circles away and we're back to standing. Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Benedicic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benedicic off to one side. Benedicic clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage. Brown is trying to pull guard but Benedicic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Luka Benedicic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Brown. Benedicic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benedicic pulls guard effortlessly. Benedicic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well. Brown sitting in guard here, content to control. Brown wants to control from the top but Benedicic keeps moving. Benedicic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily. Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedicic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. TJ Brown hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Brown is looking to slow Benedicic down with leg kicks. Benedicic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benedicic wants it to stay on the feet. Benedicic throws a nice outside leg kick. Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Benedicic wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Benedicic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benedicic is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Benedicic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Benedicic is trying to control but can't.
Benedicic is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown stands up from half guard. Benedicic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Benedicic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Brown chips away with some ground and pound. Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedicic is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Benedicic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Benedicic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benedicic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Brown is looking for a triangle but Benedicic pushes his legs off easily.
Benedicic trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Brown dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt. Benedicic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benedicic wants it to stay on the feet. Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Benedicic tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benedicic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Luka Benedicic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Brown. Benedicic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedicic shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benedicic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. No luck for Benedicic with that takedown attempt. TJ Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Benedicic on that attempt. Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benedicic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Brown gets a clinch. Brown tries to circle away but Benedicic has him pinned against the cage. Brown tries to pull guard but Benedicic won't allow it.
Brown is breathing heavily. Brown has Benedicic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brown pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Benedicic tumbling to the mat - Brown dives into Benedicic's guard. Benedicic wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him. Brown stands and steps away. Benedicic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. The fight stays on the outside here - Benedicic looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Benedicic with a lazy takedown attempt and Brown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Benedicic! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Benedicic manages to avoid the submission attempt. Brown taking a breather here. Benedicic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Benedicic is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benedicic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully. Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Benedicic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Benedicic shrugs it off. Benedicic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Benedicic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown manages to capitalize on a mistake by Benedicic to take his back! Brown avoiding Benedicic 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Benedicic is in real trouble here. Brown gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Benedicic is tapping out! Brown wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TJ Brown! TJ Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
39% |
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