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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Germ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit comes into the arena with TNT - ACDC blaring out of the sound system. Bobby Benoit had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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193 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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198 cm
27
282 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Benoit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Les Germ! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benoit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Germ tries for a takedown but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A momentary lapse in concentration from Benoit enables Germ to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benoit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Germ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Germ trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom. Benoit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Germ with a nice head shot there. Germ working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benoit's head. Germ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Germ chips away with some ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Germ lands a couple of decent looking shots. Germ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Germ throws a big right hand that misses. Germ is in close to Benoit's body, working some short punches and elbows. Germ throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Germ wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving. Benoit wants to stand but Germ is controlling the position. Germ lands a couple of elbows. Germ is looking to work some ground and pound but Benoit has wrist control. Germ is looking to work some ground and pound but Benoit has wrist control. Germ is in close to Benoit's body, working some short punches and elbows. Germ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Benoit is breathing heavily. Germ throws a big right hand that misses. Germ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Germ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Benoit has momentary wrist control but Germ slips an elbow through the middle. Benoit is looking to stand up but Germ isn't so interested in that idea. Benoit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Germ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Germ slips nicely into half guard. Benoit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Germ. Benoit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Germ on the ground. Germ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benoit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Benoit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benoit tries to get out of the position. Germ working Benoit over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Germ is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Germ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Germ is keen to just control but Benoit is a slippery customer. Germ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benoit defending well though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Germ working the head and body with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ground and pound from Germ. Germ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benoit's head. Germ working over Benoit with some ground and pound. Benoit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Benoit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Germ. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Germ is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Germ looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Germ slips a nice elbow through Benoit's hands, connecting with Benoit's forehead. Germ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benoit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Germ is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Germ lands a nice short elbow. Benoit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Germ lands a nice short elbow. Ground and pound from Germ. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Germ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benoit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Germ working over Benoit with some ground and pound. Benoit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Germ working over Benoit with some ground and pound. Benoit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Germ dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Germ shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Germ showed some decent athleticism there. Germ is nestled in close to Benoit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Germ thows a huge punch but Benoit dodges it nicely.
Germ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Germ looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Germ slips a nice elbow through Benoit's hands, connecting with Benoit's forehead. Germ seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Benoit taking some punishment here, with Germ in his half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Germ lands strikes from half guard. Germ is trying to control. Benoit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Germ has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Germ drops an elbow to the side of Benoit's head. Germ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Germ landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benoit is rocked! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Germ stops Benoit from getting back to his feet.
Germ is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Oh Benoit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Germ slips a nice elbow through Benoit's hands, connecting with Benoit's forehead. Germ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Benoit seems to have got his legs back now. Benoit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Germ landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Germ is nestled in close to Benoit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Germ trying to control the action but Benoit is working from the bottom. Germ is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Benoit! BOOM! Germ connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Germ loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Benoit scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Germ land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Germ stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Les Germ!
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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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