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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Le Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cypress Hill - Latin Thugs . Le Chung has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Le Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Benoit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benoit wants it to stay on the feet.
Chung feints and as Benoit raises his hands in defense, Chung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Chung is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Chung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Le Chung wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Benoit tries to score with a low kick but Chung moves his leg out of the way.
Benoit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chung closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Benoit is pressing down on Chung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chung is one step ahead there.
Chung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Le Chung has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benoit tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benoit at a distance.
Chung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benoit swivels and escapes.
Benoit wants to clinch up but Chung keeps it at a distance.
Benoit misses with a body kick.
Benoit wants to slow Chung down by chopping away at his legs.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Chung.
Benoit trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.
Hank Benoit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chung gets tackled into the cage by Benoit. Benoit maintains the clinch.
Benoit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benoit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chung tries to get out of the position.
Benoit trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.
Benoit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chung kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Benoit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benoit has managed to get both his arms back between Chung's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.
Chung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chung is breathing heavily.
Chung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benoit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chung keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hank Benoit wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Benoit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benoit shoots in and gets a takedown into Chung's guard.
Benoit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chung's guard.
Benoit trying to control the action but Chung is working from the bottom.
Chung keeping hold of Benoit's head, controlling as best he can.
Benoit works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hank Benoit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chung wants to control but Benoit is having none of it.
Chung is looking to improve his position but Benoit isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit content just to control the position here.
Benoit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chung is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benoit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chung is looking to escape.
Benoit controlling his opponent.
Chung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looking to control but Chung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chung is trying desperately to improve position.
Benoit is working for a guillotine from mount but Chung frees his head quite easily.
Chung avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benoit.
Chung defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Benoit.
Chung tries to lock up and control but Benoit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benoit content just to control the position here.
Chung is desperately trying to improve his position but Benoit has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chung tries to hold on but Benoit postures up.
Chung is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Chung regains half guard.
Benoit stalling.
Benoit is keen to just control but Chung is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit prevents Chung from improving his position.
Chung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.
Chung is trying to control the position but Benoit postures up.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hank Benoit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Benoit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Benoit is looking to clinch but Chung is avoiding it.
Hank Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Benoit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chung!
Benoit get's back to his feet.
Benoit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benoit is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benoit wants to control but Chung is keeping him busy.
Chung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benoit pulls his head out easily.
Benoit seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chung is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hank Benoit!
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hype
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