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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts comes into the arena with Xxplosive blaring out of the sound system. Benjamin Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beheaded in Paris by Cradled To Grave kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Thomas Benjamin Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26 - 14 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin Jr. Watts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watts throws a chopping leg kick but Benjamin Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Watts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Watts.
Benjamin Jr throws a right and a left that Watts avoids nicely.
Watts is looking to clinch but Benjamin Jr is avoiding it.
Watts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benjamin Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watts showed some decent athleticism there.
Benjamin Jr tries to roll over but Watts keeps him under control.
Watts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watts.
Ground and pound from Watts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benjamin Jr pushes Watts off looking to stand but Watts dives back in and keeps control.
Watts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benjamin Jr pushes Watts off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Watts.
Benjamin Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benjamin Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Benjamin Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Watts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benjamin Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benjamin Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benjamin Jr scores with a jab. Watts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watts throws a right and a left that Benjamin Jr avoids nicely.
Benjamin Jr lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries to clinch up but Benjamin Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benjamin Jr at a distance.
Benjamin Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Watts's head.
A slow jab from Watts misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight right.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watts gets the takedown into side control.
Benjamin Jr controls the position for a moment.
Watts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Benjamin Jr some visible discomfort.
Watts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Benjamin Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Benjamin Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benjamin Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watts.
Watts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Benjamin Jr to regain full guard.
Benjamin Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watts.
Benjamin Jr wants to stand but Watts is controlling the position.
Benjamin Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watts throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benjamin Jr keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watts postures up in Benjamin Jr's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benjamin Jr is on top in guard.
Watts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watts wants to sweep here but Benjamin Jr controlling him for the moment.
Benjamin Jr trying to control but Watts is working 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 Tyrone Watts will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Watts throws a one two combo.
Watts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Benjamin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watts moves away.
Watts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benjamin Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watts on the side of the head.
Benjamin Jr lands with a right hand.
Benjamin Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watts rather than just go for the knockout.
Benjamin Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watts working the strikes but Benjamin Jr uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watts lands a nice short elbow.
Watts controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin Jr defending well though.
Watts trying to control from half guard but Benjamin Jr is working away.
Benjamin Jr wants to control but Watts is keeping busy.
Watts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin Jr defending well though.
Watts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watts stops Benjamin Jr from getting back to his feet.
Watts prevents Benjamin Jr from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benjamin Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watts throwing strikes from guard but Benjamin Jr blocks nicely.
Watts wants to control from the top but Benjamin Jr keeps moving.
Benjamin Jr working a defensive guard here.
Benjamin Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benjamin Jr pulls Watts in to control the position.
Benjamin Jr keeping full guard, as Watts tries to pass.
Watts is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomas Benjamin Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Watts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watts throws an overhand right that lands on Benjamin Jr's shoulder, as Benjamin Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Benjamin Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benjamin Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Benjamin Jr does no damage.
Watts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benjamin Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benjamin Jr is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benjamin Jr enables Watts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benjamin Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watts throwing strikes from guard but Benjamin Jr blocks nicely.
Watts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr wants to sweep here but Watts controlling him for the moment.
Benjamin Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watts with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watts throws an elbow that misses. Benjamin Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watts's guard. Nice move by Benjamin Jr!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Watts dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Watts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benjamin Jr.
Horrible takedown by Watts or perhaps it was just good defense by Benjamin Jr which made him look bad.
Benjamin Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benjamin Jr tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
Watts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benjamin Jr.
Watts scores with a decent looking hook.
Benjamin Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benjamin Jr misses with a head kick.
Benjamin Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Benjamin Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Watts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benjamin Jr.
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!
Benjamin Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watts misses with a hook. Benjamin Jr ducked under it nicely.
Watts throws a body punch but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr connects with a body shot.
Benjamin Jr swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Watts misses the shot to the body.
Benjamin Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Watts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benjamin Jr as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watts was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
Watts defending well as Benjamin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Watts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Benjamin Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Watts!
The fight stays on the outside here - Watts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watts throws a hook but Benjamin Jr avoids it easily.
Benjamin Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Watts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands a right hand.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Watts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Watts controls the action.
Benjamin Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
Benjamin Jr lands with a left to the head.
Benjamin Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin Jr lands a right hand.
Benjamin Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin Jr tries a body shot but Watts blocks it.
Benjamin Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Watts lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
Benjamin Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Benjamin Jr lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas Benjamin Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Watts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Benjamin Jr fails to land.
Watts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watts prevents a body shot from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watts blocks it with crossed arms.
Watts blocking some punches.
Watts takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Benjamin Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Benjamin Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Benjamin Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
Watts has Benjamin Jr pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watts blocks a body shot from Benjamin Jr.
A short uppercut from Watts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Benjamin Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watts 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Watts!
Tyrone Watts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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