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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ade Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
38
168 lbs
32 - 11 - 1 |
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191 cm
27
197 lbs
8 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Benton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ade Winner! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Benton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Benton walks into a left hand. Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away. Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away. Benton has closed the distance and engaged Winner in a clinch.
Winner has picked Benton up - he's going for a ride! Winner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Winner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Winner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Benton is not content to let Winner control the position. Winner wants to pass the guard but Benton is defending well. Benton trying to control but Winner postures up.
Winner slips a nice elbow through Benton's hands, connecting with Benton's forehead. Winner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benton trying to hold on to Winner's head to control him but Winner postures up.
Winner thows a huge punch but Benton dodges it nicely.
Benton looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Benton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winner. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Winner is thwarting Benton's attempts to control the position. Winner is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Winner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Benton is doing well to control the position and prevent Winner from advancing to side control. Winner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Winner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Winner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benton's head. Ground and pound from Winner. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Benton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Benton is refusing to be controlled, as Winner sits in half guard. Benton keeping control of the position. Winner is looking to advance position but Benton won't allow it. Benton trying to control from the bottom.
Benton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winner. Winner not landing any meaningful shots this time. Benton gets full guard. Benton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Benton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winner. Winner throws a big right hand that misses. Winner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Benton is trying to control the position but Winner postures up. Winner scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Benton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Benton looking to control.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully. Winner throws a big right hand that misses. Winner postures up.
Benton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winner. Winner postures up and lands a big shot to Benton's brow. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Winner is looking to work some ground and pound but Benton has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now. Benton working for a triangle but Winner defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Winner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Benton has momentary wrist control but Winner slips an elbow through the middle. Benton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Benton. Benton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Winner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! An elbow from Winner crashes against the mat.
Winner cracks Benton with a big elbow. Benton wants to control but Winner postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ade Winner dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benton is trying to defend but Winner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Benton taking some punishment here, with Winner in his half guard. Winner is thwarting Benton's attempts to control the position. Winner prevents Benton from improving his position. Benton is looking to control Winner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benton avoid being mounted? Benton is trying to stand.
Winner not landing any meaningful shots this time. Winner trying to mount his opponent but Benton defends it. Winner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benton's head. Benton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winner's back! Winner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Benton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benton missing with strikes from the back. Winner trying to control the hands but Benton won't let him. Winner tries to roll but Benton sticks to his back.
Winner wants to control his opponent's hands but Benton gets his hands free. Ade Winner has got the better of the ground game so far. Winner is trying to get back to his feet but Benton has full control of the position and if anything, Winner has just worked his way into a worse spot. Benton lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Benton throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Benton scores with punches to the body. Winner wants to escape the position.
Winner has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Winner is trying to break free.
Benton lands strikes to the head. Benton looking for the RNC. Winner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Benton.
Benton lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Winner hold on?!
Winner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Benton lands shots from the back. Benton throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Winner!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Benton doesn't have the hooks in and Winner manages to turn into his guard.
Benton wants to control but Winner passes easily into half guard.
Benton is trying to maintain the position but Winner is very close to passing his half guard. Winner wants to pass the guard but Benton is defending well. Winner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Benton works his way to full guard. Good work. Winner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Benton trying to control the position.
Benton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winner works over Benton with some ground and pound from guard. Winner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Winner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Winner throws a big elbow that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Benton controlling Winner's posture. Winner landing with the ground and pound. Winner preventing the sweep. Winner throws a big right hand that misses. Benton trying to keep a closed guard but Winner is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Winner works over Benton with some ground and pound from guard. Benton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winner manages to get himself to full guard.
Winner has his feet on Benton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Benton will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Benton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Winner counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Winner stalling against the cage.
Benton breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Benton does no damage. Benton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winner. Winner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winner is looking to clinch but Benton is avoiding it.
Benton misses with a double jab.
Benton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benton tries to bum rush Winner with a series of wild strikes but Winner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Benton has closed the distance and engaged Winner in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winner can't get the takedown.
Benton is trying to push Winner away but Winner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Benton is trying to force a seperation but Winner has the dominant position. Winner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Winner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. You can see the frustration on Benton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Winner working the ground and pound but Benton is defending the strikes. Benton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Winner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Winner scoring with punches from side control. Winner working the body and head with strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Benton is looking for a sweep. Winner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Winner wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy. Benton is looking to regain half guard here but Winner keeps moving and retains side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Winner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Benton regains half guard, as Winner was trying to land strikes. Winner winds up and cracks Benton with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Benton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winner. Winner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Winner prevents Benton from improving his position. Benton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winner scores with a couple of nice shots. Benton manages to get to full guard.
Winner is working Benton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Benton working a defensive guard here.
Benton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winner. Winner throws a big elbow that misses. Winner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Winner trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom. Winner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Benton is trying to keep Winner in close.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Benton has his hands on Winner's head, controlling the position. Winner throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winner stopping the sweep attempt from Benton. Winner postures up and lands a big shot to Benton's brow. Benton has his hands on Winner's head, controlling the position. Winner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Winner throws a strike but Benton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Winner is adopting a defensive guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Winner wants to stand and escape but Benton is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Ade Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Winner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ade Winner!
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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
96% |
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