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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Alvarez Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed's Bound To Violence . The crowd seem to be enjoying Benjamin Jr's choice of entrance music: Beheaded in Paris. Thomas Benjamin Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
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185 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Alvarez Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
No joy there for Benjamin Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
Benjamin Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benjamin Jr's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Benjamin Jr is retaining full guard.
Benjamin Jr is trying to keep Banner in close.
Benjamin Jr keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Benjamin Jr is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Benjamin Jr is keeping the position.
Benjamin Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thomas Benjamin Jr.
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benjamin Jr to the mat! Benjamin Jr manages to get full guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Benjamin Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benjamin Jr keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benjamin Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benjamin Jr moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Benjamin Jr is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner working over Benjamin Jr with some ground and pound. Benjamin Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner working Benjamin Jr over with strikes.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benjamin Jr is just riding it out for now. Banner eventually gives up the hold.
Benjamin Jr is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjamin Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benjamin Jr is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benjamin Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Benjamin Jr manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamin Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Alvarez Banner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benjamin Jr stuffs the takedown.
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benjamin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banner checks a leg kick.
Benjamin Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Benjamin Jr misses with a body shot.
Benjamin Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Benjamin Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Banner seems unphased.
Banner moves out of range as Benjamin Jr strikes.
Benjamin Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banner checks it well.
Benjamin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Benjamin Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banner rather than just go for the knockout.
Banner blocks a head kick by Benjamin Jr.
Banner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benjamin Jr.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr tries to land a leg kick but Banner saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner blocks a leg kick.
Benjamin Jr misses with a low kick.
Banner slips under a jab.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Benjamin Jr thows a leg kick but Banner checks it
and Benjamin Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benjamin Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banner somewhat.
Benjamin Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr misses with a leg kick
and Banner counters with a shoot takedown. Benjamin Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Benjamin Jr is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Banner working the ground and pound from side control.
Banner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Banner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Banner works to advance to full mount. Benjamin Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Banner landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Benjamin Jr can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr taking shots to the head.
Bruce Alvarez Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benjamin Jr's face.
Banner with the ground and pound from mount.
Benjamin Jr tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner unloads with some shots from mount but Benjamin Jr bucks and avoids them well.
Banner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Benjamin Jr wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Benjamin Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Banner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Alvarez Banner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Benjamin Jr tries to work over Banner's front leg with a kick but Banner checks it.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
Banner fails to land the takedown.
Benjamin Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banner.
Banner staying out of range there.
Benjamin Jr looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
Benjamin Jr is looking to chop away at Banner's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benjamin Jr. That's going to slow Banner down.
Banner blocks a head kick by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Banner there.
Benjamin Jr has one foot on Banner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Benjamin Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benjamin Jr somewhat.
Benjamin Jr misses the shot to the body.
Benjamin Jr misses with a looping left.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benjamin Jr.
Banner checks the leg kick.
Banner avoids the body shot from Benjamin Jr.
A jab lands there for Benjamin Jr.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Banner moves out of range as Benjamin Jr strikes.
Banner leaves Benjamin Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benjamin Jr lands a jab to Banner's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner feints and as Benjamin Jr raises his hands in defense, Banner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Benjamin Jr is retaining full guard.
Benjamin Jr trying to control the position here.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner throwing shots but Benjamin Jr is blocking nicely.
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benjamin Jr is looking to escape.
Banner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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!
Banner thows a huge punch but Benjamin Jr dodges it nicely.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Alvarez Banner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Alvarez Banner!
Bruce Alvarez Banner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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