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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magzhan Magzhanbai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magzhan Magzhanbai!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magzhanbai circles away.
Magzhanbai looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Benoit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benoit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magzhanbai defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Magzhanbai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magzhanbai as he avoids it easily.
Magzhanbai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magzhanbai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magzhanbai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benoit is trying to control Magzhanbai's posture but Magzhanbai avoids it.
Benoit tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magzhanbai is controlling him well.
Benoit is looking to reverse the position.
Benoit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Magzhanbai.
Benoit struggling a bit here.
Magzhanbai avoids the strikes from the bottom by Benoit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Benoit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magzhanbai off and has taken his back!
Benoit doesn't have the hooks in and Magzhanbai manages to turn into his guard.
Magzhanbai prevents Benoit from getting back to his feet.
Benoit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magzhanbai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magzhanbai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magzhanbai throws a big right hand that misses.
Benoit trying to keep a closed guard but Magzhanbai is proving a slippery customer.
Benoit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magzhanbai trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benoit has his foot on Magzhanbai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magzhanbai works his way back into a safe position though.
Benoit doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Magzhanbai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magzhanbai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magzhanbai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magzhanbai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benoit's guard.
Benoit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magzhanbai trying to mount his opponent but Benoit defends it.
Magzhanbai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magzhanbai is looking to advance position but Benoit won't allow it.
Benoit tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magzhanbai is looking to take a break and control but Benoit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Benoit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benoit fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benoit.
Magzhanbai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benoit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magzhanbai somewhat.
Benoit tries for a takedown but Magzhanbai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benoit is defended easily by Magzhanbai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benoit shoots for a double leg takedown but Magzhanbai sprawls well. He's pushed Benoit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magzhanbai pushes Benoit up against the cage in a clinch.
Magzhanbai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chris Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benoit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magzhanbai was covering up waiting for the punch and Benoit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Benoit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magzhanbai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magzhanbai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magzhanbai!
Benoit is trying to buck Magzhanbai off.
Magzhanbai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magzhanbai is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Benoit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Magzhanbai is looking to take a break and control but Benoit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benoit is pushing Magzhanbai's head away, looking to escape. Magzhanbai manages to hold on to the position though.
Magzhanbai throws a strike aimed at the side of Benoit's head but Benoit avoids it well.
Benoit struggling a bit here.
Benoit trying to remain calm as Magzhanbai controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit keeping his opponent close.
Benoit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magzhanbai has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Benoit struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Magzhanbai moves into the clinch successfully.
Benoit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magzhanbai is defending well.
Benoit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magzhanbai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magzhanbai prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magzhanbai breaks the clinch.
Magzhanbai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benoit pinned against the cage. Benoit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Magzhanbai. No joy for Benoit on that attempt.
Benoit shoots in looking for a takedown. Magzhanbai tries to sprawl out of it but Benoit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magzhanbai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Magzhanbai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magzhan Magzhanbai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Benoit fails with the takedown.
Benoit shoots in for a double leg but Magzhanbai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magzhanbai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benoit swivels and escapes.
Benoit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magzhanbai pinned against the cage. Magzhanbai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benoit shoots for a takedown but Magzhanbai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benoit fails to land the takedown.
Magzhanbai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benoit is working for takedown but Magzhanbai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magzhanbai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Magzhanbai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magzhanbai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Magzhanbai wants to clinch.
Magzhanbai clinches with his opponent.
Magzhanbai gets underhooks to prevent Benoit's takedown attempt.
Magzhanbai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benoit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benoit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magzhanbai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benoit looking for a takedown.
Benoit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benoit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magzhanbai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magzhanbai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Benoit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benoit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benoit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magzhanbai is trying to stand.
Chris Benoit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benoit lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magzhanbai is defending against the submission attempts here by Benoit.
Benoit throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magzhanbai to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benoit throws a big elbow that misses.
Benoit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magzhanbai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benoit has Magzhanbai in his guard.
Benoit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benoit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Benoit!
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RATING
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